Prevalence of Skin Manifestations in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    March 2024 in “ Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College ”
    Tehseen Naveed, Asma Afzal Kiyani, Sameena Kausar, Aqsa Naheed, Dawood Khan, Sakina Sadiq Malik
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    TLDR Skin issues are common and important for diagnosing PCOS.
    This study investigated the prevalence of skin manifestations in 50 patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) at the Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar. The mean age of participants was 26.96 years, and the mean BMI was 26.04 Kg/m². Key findings included high rates of hirsutism (72%), acne (54%), acanthosis nigricans (42%), and androgenic alopecia (20%). The study concluded that cutaneous manifestations are significant in diagnosing PCOS and are a major component of the symptoms experienced by PCOS patients.
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