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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Review for Dermatologists Polycystic ovary syndrome: A review for dermatologists Part II. Treatment Elizabeth Buzney, MD,a Johanna Sheu, MS,b Catherine Buzney, MS,c andRachelV.Reynolds,MDd Boston, Massachusetts CME INSTRUCTIONS The following is a journal-based CME activity presented by the American Academy of used for PCOS, including topical therapies, combined oral contraceptive pills, Dermatology and is made up of four phases: antiandrogen drugs, and insulin-sensitizing drugs. 1. Reading of the CME Information (delineated below) Date of release: November 2014 2. Reading of the Source Article Expiration date: November 2017 3. Achievement of a 70% or higher on the online Case-based Post Test Ó 4. 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The Academy does not collect personal information from anyone it knows is After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to describe the under the age of 13. range of treatment options for the hyperandrogenic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia, and demon- Elsevier: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/privacypolicy.cws_home/ strate an understanding of the safety and efficacy of the pharmacologic treatments privacypolicy 859.e1 859.e2 Buzney et al JAM ACAD DERMATOL NOVEMBER 2014 Dermatologists are in a key position to treat the manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The management of PCOS should be tailored to each woman’s specific goals, reproductive interests, and particular constellation of symptoms. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended. In part II of this continuing medical education article, we present the available safety and efficacy data regarding treatments for women with acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia. Therapies discussed include lifestyle modification, topical therapies, combined oral contraceptives, antiandrogen agents, and insulin-sensitizing drugs. Treatment recommendations are made based on the current available evidence. ( J Am Acad Dermatol 2014;71:859.e1-15.) Key words: acne; androgenetic alopecia; combined oral contraceptive pills; cyproterone acetate; drospirenone; hirsutism; insulin-sensitizing drugs; polycystic ovary syndrome; spironolactone. Although patients with polycystic ovary syn- drome (PCOS) often present to dermatologists Abbreviations used: with cutaneous concerns, it is essential to cOCP: combined oral contraceptive pill provide education regarding the metabolic and CPA: cyproterone acetate EE: ethinyl estradiol fertility-related implications of PCOS and to form a FDA: US Food and Drug Administration multidisciplinary team that includes a primary care FG: FerrimaneGallwey physician and an endocrinologist. Understanding ISD: insulin-sensitizing drug PCOS: polycystic ovary syndrome patients’ reproductive goals and medical health SHBG: sex hormone binding globulin allows providers to develop a comprehensive med- TZD: thiazolidinedione ical plan. The decision to begin pharmacologic VTE: venous thromboembolism treatment for dermatologic manifestations of PCOS must be tailored to each woman’s specific concerns. Pharmacologic treatment is not necessary for all PCOS population and are useful first-line patients with PCOS, and mild forms of hirsutism, agents acne, and androgenetic alopecia may be satisfacto- Lifestyle changes rily managed with standard nonhormonal agents Lifestyle changes are often recommended as first- (Table I) that—aside from laser hair removal, mino- line treatment for PCOS to benefit overall health. xidil, and eflornithine—will not be reviewed here.1-4 Studies examining dietary interventions show In addition, a discussion of weight loss, diet, and conflicting effects on hirsutism, likely influenced by exercise in obese patients may be helpful in type of restrictive diet and study length, because managing cutaneous symptoms. This review focuses studies often span weeks to months, which is not primarily on pharmacologic management of PCOS, long enough to observe biologic changes on because many patients find standard topical agents dermatologic
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