Cutaneous Manifestations and Hormonal Changes Among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients at a Tertiary Care Center

    December 2021 in “ Cureus ”
    Yara E Aljefri, Rana A Alahmadi, Rakan S Alajmi … Awadh Alamri
    Studysummary This study found that cutaneous manifestations are prevalent in PCOS patients, with 68% experiencing symptoms like hirsutism and acne, highlighting the need for better awareness across medical specialties.
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