PCOD SKIN DISEASES IN WOMEN

Poly Cystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) is one of the most common hormonal disorders among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by overproduction of androgens (male sex hormones) and development of small cysts on the ovaries.

Causes of PCOD

Although the exact cause of PCOD is not known, but following factors could contribute to its occurrence:

• Genetics or family history of PCOD
• Environmental factors like exposure to chemicals, pollution etc.
• Excessive production of insulin
• Obesity
• Hypothalamic pituitary abnormalities

Symptoms of PCOD

PCOD causes various symptoms in woman, but the major ones affect hair and skin. The three prime skin and hair related symptoms of PCOD are:

• Hormonal Acne
• Excessive body hair
• Hair fall

Other than these, PCOD also causes general symptoms of whole body like:

• Weight gain around abdomen
• Missed or irregular periods
• Pelvic pain
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Infertility

Treatment: Acne and hair fall can be due to various reasons and the effectiveness of their treatment specifically depends upon the correct diagnosis of their type and cause. Like hormonal acne is completely different from regular acne and its treatment will also be completely different. Our dermatologist can very well differentiate between hormonal & regular acne. And depending upon this, combination treatment is given to the patient to increase its efficacy and give best results to the patient.

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