Abstract
Background. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting 5–10 % of
 reproductive-aged women. The dermatologic manifestations of PCOS play a significant role in diagnosis.
 The purpose of the present study was to examine the impact of androgenic alopecia among patients with PCOS and to
 define their most significant trichological features. Because the data on dermatologic changes associated with PCOS
 are rather scarce, the present study was designed to determine the incidence and prevalence of androgenic alopecia.
 Materials and methods. We conducted a prospective observational study of patients with PCOS. The diagnosis of PCOS
 was made according to the consensus criteria adopted in May 2003 in Rotterdam. Each patient signed informed consent,
 and then a general physical examination, systemic examination, breast and pelvic examination, as well as a detailed
 trichological examination were carried out.
 Results. Twenty women with PCOS participated in the study. The median age was 28.7 ± 6.2 years. Oligo/anovulation
 frequency was 63.2 %, hirsutism frequency – 68.4 %. In our study, the prevalence of androgenic alopecia was found to
 be 30 %, telogenic hair loss – 55 %, absence of alopecia signs in 15 % of cases.
 Conclusions. Androgenic alopecia is a prevalent but unreliable marker of biochemical hyperandrogenism. It is therefore
 imperative for the treating physicians to understand the adverse effects associated with PCOS, recognize these potential
 health risks in patients, and treat them accordingly.
Highlights
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting 5–10 % of reproductive-aged women
The dermatologic manifestations of PCOS play a significant role in diagnosis
The purpose of the present study was to examine the impact of androgenic alopecia among patients with PCOS and to define their most significant triсhological features
Summary
Беленькая Л.В., Иванов О.В., Панарина О.В., Рашидова М.А., Шолохов Л.Ф. ФГБНУ «Научный центр проблем здоровья семьи и репродукции человека» Синдром поликистозных яичников (СПКЯ) является одним из наиболее распространённых эндокринных расстройств у 5–10 % женщин репродуктивного возраста. Цель исследования: установить частоту алопеций у женщин репродуктивного возраста с клиническими признаками СПКЯ и определить наиболее значимые их трихологические особенности. В общей сложности в исследовании участвовали 20 женщин с СПКЯ. В нашем исследовании выявлены следующие особенности алопеций у женщин, больных СПКЯ: андрогенная алопеция – в 30 % случаев, телогенное выпадение волос – в 55 % случаев, отсутствие признаков алопеции – в 15 % случаев. Но ненадёжным маркером биохимического гиперандрогенизма, поэтому лечащим врачам необходимо понять неблагоприятные эффекты, связанные с СПКЯ, и признать эти потенциальные риски для здоровья пациентов и, соответственно, лечить их. Belenkaya L.V., Ivanov O.V., Panarina O.V., Rashidova M.A., Sholokhov L.F. Scientific Centre for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems
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