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Published on: March 5, 2022
[Polycystic ovary syndrome and hair unit function disturbances in dermatological practice]
Ewa A Szpringer1, Krzysztof R Lutnicki, Ireneusz S Zych
1Katedry i Zakładu Patofizjologii oraz, Centrum Dermatologii i Laseroterapii Laser-Medic w Lublinie. ewaszpringer@interia.pl
Abstract:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the common endocrine disorder of reproductive age women which is characterized by hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and increased risk for infertility, endometrial cancer, developing metabolic dysfunction (type II diabetes, dyslipidemia), hypertension and heart disease. The syndrome is also associated with some skin disorders: hirsutismus, alopecia androgenetica and acne. The successful dermatologic therapy requires the holistic diagnosis of the women with skin disorders described above and use the antiandrogenic treatment with conventional methods and laser depilation in hirsutismus. In this paper we present literature studies and our own experiences.
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