Q Since being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, my acne has worsened and the hair on my face and body has become coarser. Will these improve together too?
A Acne and excessive hair growth are common accompanying symptoms related to the male-hormone dominance of polycystic ovary syndrome. When ovulation and hormonal balance are restored, these skin and body-hair symptoms often improve together.
Detailed Answer
In polycystic ovary syndrome, male hormones (androgens) are relatively dominant, so symptoms such as acne on the chin and cheeks, coarse body hair on the face, abdomen, and thighs (hirsutism), and scalp hair loss often appear together. These are not merely skin problems but signs of hormonal imbalance, so as ovulation is restored and hormonal balance is established, these accompanying symptoms tend to gradually improve. The effect is greater when combined with weight and diet management that improves insulin resistance.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang does not view symptoms such as acne and hirsutism in isolation, but focuses on addressing their root, the hormonal imbalance and the damp-phlegm and heat within the body. As we build a balanced body in which ovulation occurs on its own, we manage care in a direction where not only the menstrual cycle but also the skin and body-hair symptoms stabilize together.
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