Correlation of Skin Changes With Hormonal Changes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study

In 2015, two studies were conducted on the correlation between skin changes and hormonal imbalances in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The first study involved 100 women and found that 70% exhibited skin changes such as acne, hirsutism, and alopecia, which were significantly correlated with elevated levels of androgens. The second study involved 40 women and found a 90% prevalence of skin manifestations linked to hormonal changes, with the most common being acne, hirsutism, seborrhea, androgenetic alopecia, acanthosis nigricans, and acrochordons. Elevated fasting insulin levels were the most common hormonal abnormality, associated with both acne and hirsutism, while androgenetic alopecia was linked to high testosterone levels. Both studies concluded that skin changes, including hair loss, in women with PCOS are largely influenced by hormonal imbalances.