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Skin deep: dermatologic challenges in PCOS through the female lifespan.
Seda Hanife Oğuz1, Başak Yalici Armagan2, Bulent Okan Yildiz1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism
|February 20, 2026
Summary
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presents with skin issues like hirsutism and hair loss. Future care will focus on personalized, biomarker-guided treatments and integrated mental health support for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic endocrine-metabolic condition.
- Dermatologic manifestations like hirsutism, acne, and hair loss are common initial complaints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review PCOS pathogenesis and dermatologic presentation across the lifespan.
- To emphasize evidence-based diagnostic strategies and management approaches.
- To highlight quality of life impacts and future care directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of PubMed up to August 2025.
- Review of diagnostic strategies and management (pharmacologic, procedural).
- Consideration of reproductive stages and psychosocial support.
Main Results:
- Current PCOS care is symptom-driven.
- A shift to mechanism-based, personalized therapy is needed.
- Biomarker-guided treatment and standardized tools are priorities.
Conclusions:
- Future PCOS care requires phenotype- and biomarker-based algorithms.
- AI-assisted assessment and integrated mental health support are essential.
- Targeted trials for resistant cases and FPHL are crucial.
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