3. Dermatological approach to polycystic ovarian syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a multisystem disease that involves dermatologist examining patients with clinical hyperandrogenism and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism; gynecologist examines patients with oligo-ovulation or infertility.

Although PCOS is a heterogeneous disorder without an easily identified single etiology, the key pathophysiologic components appear to include androgen excess, abnormal gonadotropin dynamics, and insulin resistance. Patients should be informed about long-term treatment, including lifestyle changes with systemic treatment. Success in effective management of women with PCOS is a synchronized effort between dermatologist, endocrinologist, obstetrician, nutritionist, and physical trainer [33].
