LAST UPDATED: Mar 20, 2025
Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition that affects 1 in every 8 women in the UK. It manifests differently in each person and can be incredibly devastating to an individual's self-esteem and quality of life. There is no known cause or cure.
PCOS goes beyond the scope of this website. This chapter signposts to the cutaneous manifestations of the condition:
The patient support group Verity is an excellent source of information including a range of patient information booklets including on acne and hirsutism.
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