Acne that is persistent from the teens of a female or acne that starts after the age of 25 years may be Acne due to PCOD.
It is very important to differentiate between normal acne and hormonal acne as the line of treatment for both the types is completely different. Our Dermatologists can very well differentiate between the two and gives the best treatment to patients that will prove to be beneficial for the patient.
Symptoms of Acne due to PCOD
Acne that has occurred due to PCOD will show some specific symptoms like:
The females who show these acne related symptoms along with the other general symptoms of PCOD should be evaluated for PCOD.
Diagnosis of PCOD
Diagnosis of PCOD requires thorough history of the patient along with physical examination. A suspicious case of PCOD requires following diagnostic tests for confirmation of the diagnosis :
Treatment of Acne due to PCOD
Depending upon interpretations or results of above mentioned tests, patient’s line of treatment is decided by our Dermatologists. In addition to this, our Dermatologists also evaluate the grade of acne and give step wise treatment to the patient. The treatment may include any of the following as single or in combination depending upon the patient requirement:
All these treatments need thorough evaluation of the type of acne and patient condition. It requires expertise and right knowledge about each of these modalities to give best results to the patients. Our Dermatologists have years of experience and an eye to find the real culprit and punish it accordingly with the right treatment.
Authored By Dr. Harish Prasad