Dermatological Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review

    May 2024 in “ International Seven Multidisciplinary Journal ”
    Joana de Carvalho Souza, Débora Sarmento Oliveira Barral, Mariana Pena Piacenza Moraes, Maria Camila Alvarez Silva
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    TLDR PCOS causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing a team approach for treatment.
    This review aims to understand the dermatological manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common condition among reproductive-age women. Diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria, PCOS presents with symptoms like hirsutism, acne vulgaris, acanthosis nigricans, seborrheic dermatitis, androgenetic alopecia, and severe cases of virilization. These dermatological issues, along with systemic, gynecological, and reproductive symptoms, significantly reduce the quality of life, causing complications such as infertility. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach and clinical control of androgen levels.
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