> ⚠️ J'ADORE complements, does not replace gynecological/endocrinological treatment. Medications (contraception with cyproterone acetate, metformin, spironolactone) address the cause — the clinic addresses skin symptoms.
How does PCOS affect skin and hair?
- Manifestation: Hormonal Acne — Cause: Hyperandrogenemia → overproduction of sebum + inflammation of the follicle — Prevalence: 60–70% of women with PCOS
- Manifestation: Hirsutism (excessive hair growth) — Cause: Androgens stimulate hair growth in androgen-sensitive areas — Prevalence: 60–80%
- Manifestation: Hair Loss from the Head (FPHL) — Cause: Miniaturization of follicles by androgens — Prevalence: 20–30%
- Manifestation: Acanthosis Nigricans — Cause: Insulin resistance → thickening, darkening of the skin on the neck/groin — Prevalence: 30–50%
- Manifestation: Oily Skin — Cause: Androgenic seborrhea — Prevalence: Common
What can we do in the clinic — without replacing gynecological treatment
> ⚠️ J'ADORE complements, does not replace gynecological/endocrinological treatment. Medications (contraception with cyproterone acetate, metformin, spironolactone) address the cause — the clinic addresses skin symptoms.
Hormonal Acne with PCOS
Characteristics: Deep, painful nodules and cysts around the chin, jawline, neck. Typical for androgenic acne.
Treatments:
- DYE-VL Laser — photodestruction of propionibacterium acnes + closure of post-inflammatory vessels
- BHA Peels / Azelaic Acid — reduction of sebum production, anti-inflammatory
- Blue LED Therapy (415 nm) — photoinactivation of C. acnes without chemicals
- EstGen — regulation of skin microbiome, antioxidation
What DOES NOT work for hormonal acne: Standard cleansing without addressing the hormonal substrate. Without hormone control → every series of treatments has limited effect.
Hirsutism with PCOS — Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is effective, but slower in women with PCOS than in women without hormonal disorders — because androgens continually stimulate new follicles.
Protocol for PCOS:
- First hormonal stabilization (gynecological medications)
- Then a series of 8–12 laser sessions (more than the standard 6–8)
- Maintenance sessions 1–2× a year (until the end of hormonal activity)
Areas: Face, chest, abdomen, back — depending on severity.
Hair Loss (FPHL) with PCOS
Type of treatment: as for androgenetic hair loss in women.
Treatments:
- Hair Mesotherapy (Venome Revitec Hair, NCTF Hair) — stimulation of follicles
- PRP — own platelet-rich plasma → growth factors
- Regenera Activa — autologous cell therapy (microneedling of the scalp)
Home supplementation: Minoxidil 2–5% (available over the counter), biotin, zinc.
Acanthosis Nigricans — Dark, Velvety Patches
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is thickening and darkening of the skin in the groin, on the neck, under the breasts — characteristic of insulin resistance.
Treatment of the cause: Metformin + low-carbohydrate diet reduces AN.
Cosmetic treatments for AN:
- AHA peels + azelaic acid
- Cosmelan (depigmentation)
- Retinoids in creams
Effect: Improvement is visible, but AN returns with uncontrolled insulin resistance.
What to say at the consultation
When visiting J'ADORE with PCOS — inform us about:
- Diagnosis of PCOS and medications taken
- Recent hormonal results (if you have them)
- Current skin symptoms and their severity
This will help tailor a safe plan without interfering with treatment.
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