Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    January 2007 in “ American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”
    Amy T. Lee, Lee T. Zane
    Studysummary This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
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