I have severe acne and spot on my face. On visiting a doctor, I was diagnosed with pcos and was told that some of the presentation of pcos is acne, hirtuuism, just to mention. Pls I am experiencing and it is affecting my confidence. Pls what can I do to salvage the situation.
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Acne in PCOS is mostly due to over production of androgens. This can be treated by oral contraceptive pills which will gives a suppression for androgen production. Anti androgens like spironolactone or finasteride will be helpful also but should be used judiciously. Insulin sensitizing drugs like metformin or thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone is also good for this. Natural anti androgens like soy palmetto can be used in low dose also. A consultation with a dermatologist is well appreciated. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Acne And Spots Due To PCOS
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Acne in PCOS is mostly due to over production of androgens. This can be treated by oral contraceptive pills which will gives a suppression for androgen production. Anti androgens like spironolactone or finasteride will be helpful also but should be used judiciously. Insulin sensitizing drugs like metformin or thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone is also good for this. Natural anti androgens like soy palmetto can be used in low dose also. A consultation with a dermatologist is well appreciated. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.