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 focuses on the dermatological manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common condition among women of reproductive age. Diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria, PCOS symptoms include hyperandrogenism, multiple ovarian cysts, and menstrual irregularities. Dermatological symptoms such as hirsutism, acne vulgaris, acanthosis nigricans, seborrheic dermatitis, and androgenetic alopecia significantly impact patients' quality of life. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach to address the various clinical manifestations and control androgen levels.
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