The activity of male hormones, androgens, can give rise to acne during adolescence, but may also protect against coronary heart disease in adulthood, UK researchers report.However, androgens also appear to be associated with an increased risk of dying from prostate cancer, the study in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests."Androgen level or androgen activity is implicated in several health outcomes, but its independent role remains controversial.” Dr. Bruna Galobardes, from the University of Bristol, and colleagues note.
