| abstract |
New methods are described for treating or reducing the likelihood of acquiring skin diseases due to age-related androgen deficiency and, in particular, skin atrophy, collagen loss, elastic fiber loss, connective tissue loss, cellulite and wrinkle formation. The problem concerns susceptible, warm-blooded animals including humans and involves the administration of an androgen and / or a sex steroid precursor. Further, pharmaceutical compositions for delivery of active ingredients useful in the present invention are disclosed. |