PCOD and skin changes

PCOD and skin changes

PCOS or PCOD is most commonly occurring condition nowadays.

Every 1 out of 5 females in their reproductive age group is having PCOS.

PCOS  is characterised   by excess of  insulin in bloodstream that stimulates ovaries to produce  testosterone ( Androgen). Due to this hormonal imbalance ,obesity, hursutism, acne vulgaris, androgenic alopecia and acanthosis nigricans are common manifestations. 

SKIN CHANGES : 1)  hursutism :  In this there is growth of hair on unwanted areas like  in females upper lip, chin, jawline. It looks very embarrassing to a girl. & they go repeatedly for shaving , threading, waxing but the treatment for PCOD and laser Hair removal is the best option for permanent removal without any side effects.

     2) Acne Vulgaris  : This is also due to hormonal imbalance of PCOD . Acne irritates the individual and he or she looses the confidence due to it’s scars and pigmentations.  So treatment of the underline cause is must & along with that for acne & acne scars we have 360 degree solutions like medicinal treatment various peels, needle RF, lasers & PRP.

3) Androgenic alopecia :  due to PCOD there is androgen excess which causes allergic reactions at the hair root & hair fall, thinning of hair, & eventually baldness occurs. We have again 360 degree solution for hair loss problems like mesotherapy , PRP, Medicinal treatment & Hair Transplant.

4) acanthosis nigricans  :  due to excess of androgens & Obesity  there is black pigmentation of neck, axilla, & groin.