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Today Dr. Minni Malhotra answers a question from Sue about why she is breaking out, starting with an explanation of the root cause of the problem. Due to the complications of elevated hormone levels, the sweat glands of women with PCOS can more easily become blocked, which causes acne and breakouts. That is why dermatological issues such as acne, in addition to hair loss and unwanted hair growth, are some of the most common side-effects of PCOS. But once insulin, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels are adequately regulated, these symptoms should begin to improve, and the most holistic way of achieving this is by a healthy lifestyle and following an insulin-lowering meal plan. If you want to learn more about PCOS and breakouts, be sure to tune in! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• PCOS is typically characterized by elevated levels of androgen and insulin. 
• What PCOS patients can expect in terms of the side-effects of elevated hormone levels. 
• How the clinical definition of PCOS has changed over the years.
• Dermatological features such as hair loss and acne can be early indicators of PCOS.
• Learn how sweat glands can have a different impact on different parts of the body.  
• Keeping in mind that PCOS-related acne is different from acne vulgaris associated with adolescence. 
• Why blockage often occurs in the sweat glands of women with PCOS.    
• The hormones that need to be correctly balanced to adequately address the problem of endocrine imbalance. 
• The role of a healthy lifestyle and insulin-lowering food plan in managing the symptoms of PCOS. 
• Breakouts and acne can also be caused by food sensitivities and other problems in your gut.  

Tweetables:

“These dermatological features provide early clinical clues. So, when you are younger, these are the clues that can provide recognition to PCOS and treatment of this cutaneous condition and may improve your quality of life.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:02:32]

“Acne is one of the cutaneous or the skin conditions of PCOS but it is important to differentiate from acne vulgaris, which affects almost 80% of adolescents.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:03:27]

“Another key to this is gut health. Gut health is really important, so when you are breaking out, it could also be due to certain food sensitivities.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:09:02]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email