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PCOS and Acne

While not everyone who has PCOS has acne, if you have PCOS, you may be at an increased risk of experiencing symptoms of acne and breakouts.
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If you have PCOS-related acne, you’re likely to experience knots underneath your skin as well as lesions around the menstrual phase of your cycle.
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These breakouts usually occur in the hormonally charged areas of your face including your upper neck, jawline, chin, and cheeks.
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Why are those with PCOS at an increased risk for acne and breakouts?
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Many women with PCOS are insulin resistant—meaning, your body doesn’t process insulin well.
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When this happens, we often see a spike in the androgen hormone, which is responsible for acne and breakouts.
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You may also notice your acne and breakouts worsen with sugar consumption, as sugar directly causes a spike in insulin levels.
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When you have PCOS and your body doesn’t process insulin well, a spike in insulin will result in inflammation from the overproduction of free fatty acids in your liver.
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Making lifestyle changes like monitoring your diet, drinking more water, and taking EFAs are great ways to alleviate some of the symptoms of PCOS.
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You will also need the proper treatment and homecare plan to see significant revision.
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If you’re ready to take the journey required to tackle PCOS-related acne, book an appointment with us online at SpaMelissaAllen.com.
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