Gynecologist called serious consequences of teenage acne
Acne and excessive facial hair growth are not just an aesthetic nuisance. Very often, these are the first signs of hormonal disorders, and one of the most common is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Olga Kushnareva, an obstetrician-gynecologist and psychologist, told Izvestia about this on October 15.
"Usually the first manifestations occur in adolescence. It seems that acne is the norm of growing up, temporarily, it will "pass". But if the rashes persist for years, become inflamed, and the hair begins to grow actively where it did not grow before: on the chin, above the lip, on the stomach, this is a reason to consult a doctor, not a cosmetologist," she said.
With PCOS, the ovaries begin to produce more male hormones than they need to. They affect the skin and hair follicles: the skin becomes greasier, acne appears, and the hair becomes tougher and darker. It's not the girl's fault, it's not "improper care" or "hormones are acting up from stress" — it's a signal that the body is out of balance.
PCOS is not just about skin and hair, Kushnareva noted. If you do not notice and correct it in time, over the years you may have problems with menstruation, ovulation and, in the future, with conception. Many women who experience infertility later recall that the body gave the first "hints" as a teenager — no one simply explained that it was serious.
"Girls are often very worried about their appearance - they are shy, shut up, avoid communication. But it's important to know that you're okay. These symptoms don't make you "different." It's just that the body is asking for attention. A gynecologist-endocrinologist will help you understand the hormonal background, choose a treatment and restore balance to the body," the doctor explained.
The main thing is not to spend years on masks and scrubs, but to understand in time that acne and excessive hair growth are not cosmetics, but the language in which the body asks for help, the specialist concluded.
On August 18, Irina Vasilyeva, head of the Mammology clinic at the European Medical Center (EMC), told Izvestia the main myths about breast cancer. According to the expert, the most dangerous myth about breast cancer is the belief that if there are no symptoms or lumps, then everything is fine.
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