research Acne severity and the Global Acne Grading System in polycystic ovary syndrome 22 citations , August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Acne Vulgaris: An observational <span style="font-size: 1rem;">study</span> June 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Women with acne often have PCOS.
research Fractional ablative CO2 laser and oral isotretinoin—A prospective randomized controlled split‐face trial comparing concurrent versus delayed laser treatment for acne scars 8 citations , August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
research Evaluation of Total Oxidant and Total Antioxidant Status in Patients with Acne Vulgaris March 2022 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” Acne patients have higher levels of oxidative stress, but it's not clear if it causes or results from acne; antioxidants might help treat acne.
research Skin Semiology and Grading Scales 1 citations , March 2013 The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.