Prevalence of dermatologic manifestations and metabolic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in north China.

Background: Cutaneous features of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include acne, hirsutism, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia (AGA), and acanthosis nigricans (AN). However, the relationships have not been well known broadly in terms of clinical hyperandrogenism and biochemical markers.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate biochemical and metabolic parameters in relation to cutaneous characters women in with and without PCOS.