Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Care Center

February 2025 in “ Indus journal of bioscience research. ”

Ayesha N. Khalid, Sibghatullah Rao, Upender Malik, Maria Sargana, Amna Akbar

hirsutism androgenic alopecia seborrhea acne acanthosis nigricans skin tags polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS hair loss oily skin pimples dark skin patches benign skin growths

TLDR Early skin checks are crucial for managing PCOS symptoms.

This study investigated the frequency of cutaneous manifestations in 219 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at a tertiary care center. The most common skin-related symptoms were hirsutism (93.26%), androgenic alopecia (91.80%), seborrhea (89.40%), and acne (85.60%). Acanthosis nigricans and skin tags were also observed in 56.30% and 33.20% of participants, respectively. The study found that obesity significantly increased the prevalence of hirsutism, with obese participants showing higher rates compared to non-obese participants (82.5% vs. 39.7%, p<0.0001). The findings highlight the importance of early dermatological assessment for timely diagnosis and management of PCOS.

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