Association between PCOS And ACNE: A Review

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS/PCOD) is a reproductive and metabolic disorder concerned with the ovaries. Most women with PCOS show facial acne lesions and up to 50% of women affect the neck, chest, and upper back. The leading cause of acne is excessive ovarian and/or adrenal androgen secretion. Hence, the association between PCOS and acne has been the subject  of numerous studies, but the exact nature of this relationship remains unclear. This review aims to summarize the current literature on the relationship.