How to Evaluate Acne in Reproductive-Age Women: An Epidemiological Study in Chinese Communities

February 2019 in “ BioMed Research International ”

Yuyang Wang, Shangwei Li, Shan Luo, Lei Qin, Xun Zeng, Lei Li, Xiaohong Li

acne reproductive-age women gynecological conditions endocrinological conditions PCOS hyperandrogenism lifestyle factors dessert consumption exercise frequency polycystic ovary syndrome high sugar intake low physical activity

Studysummary This study found that 32.5% of reproductive-age women in Sichuan, China, had acne, with significant associations between acne and conditions such as PCOS and hyperandrogenism.

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