Adult Acne: A Clinical Study With Special Reference to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    February 2020 in “ International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ”
    Shivani Yadav, Srishti Tripathi, Soumya Agarwal, Titiksha Hans, Anshul Choudhary, Aditi Wadhwa
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    TLDR Adult acne is often mild and common on the cheek, with a low prevalence of PCOS in female patients, but more severe acne and skin damage in those with PCOS.
    In a 2020 study involving 105 patients aged 25-60 years, 82.9% of whom were women, researchers examined the clinical profile of adult acne and its relation to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The study found that 85.7% of the patients had persistent acne, with the most common site of involvement being the cheek (98%), followed by the chin (76%), and forehead (64.7%). Mild grade acne was observed in 93.3% of patients, with hyperpigmentation seen in 78.1% and scarring in 52.4%. Among the female patients, 8% were diagnosed with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria. The study concluded that while the prevalence of PCOS was low in adult female acne patients, those with PCOS experienced more severe grades of acne and a higher risk of hyperpigmentation and scarring compared to non-PCOS patients.
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