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I have pcos and i saw people having severe cystic acne. i am so terrified it will happen to me. will it? im not in any medications right now.
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Acne - PCOS: In women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of hyperandrogenism. This disorder is characterized by menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, acne, ovarian cysts. Androgens play a key role in the development of acne vulgaris through the induction of sebum production. Thus, antiandrogenic therapies can be useful for the management of female patients with moderate to severe acne
Answered 11/27/2017
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