Q Because of PCOS, I keep getting acne on my jaw and cheeks. Do I need to see both a dermatology clinic and a Korean medicine clinic?
A Androgen excess caused by PCOS increases sebum production and triggers acne. In this case, improving the underlying hormonal imbalance is key to clearer skin, so PCOS treatment and skin treatment are connected.
Detailed Answer
Recurring acne along the jawline, cheeks, and around the mouth is a typical sign of androgen excess. Even with topical treatment at a dermatology clinic, recurrence repeats if the hormonal cause is not resolved. The reason OCPs (birth control pills) are prescribed for acne treatment is also to suppress androgens.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
As with Dongjedang's principle of skin treatment, correcting the hormonal environment from within first allows the skin to clear up as well. When PCOS treatment clears phlegm-dampness and normalizes androgens, jaw acne often naturally diminishes too. It can be combined with dermatology treatment without problem.
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