Skin and hair care for PCOS — addressed together, not in isolation.
PCOS and PCOD don’t announce themselves with a single symptom. They show up as adult acne along the jawline, dark facial hair growth, sudden hair fall at the parting, stubborn pigmentation under the arms and neck, and the frustration of feeling like four different problems are happening at once.
At SkinWise we treat them as one coordinated problem with one plan. Dr Khushboo Sethia builds a long-term roadmap that combines dermatological care (topicals, peels, laser hair reduction, PRP if needed) with practical guidance on what your endocrinologist or gynecologist needs to know — and what they don’t need to repeat.
Most PCOS-skin plans run on a longer timeline than acute concerns. We optimise for steady, measurable progress over 6–12 months and honest conversations about what dermatology can and cannot do without the underlying hormonal picture being addressed.
Skin examination plus a careful history — periods, cycle, weight changes, hair pattern, medications, any prior PCOS investigations. We don’t reinvestigate from scratch if you’ve already had bloodwork done; we use what you have.
Barrier-friendly topicals; targeted oral therapy (spironolactone or low-dose isotretinoin) where appropriate; gentle peels for post-acne marks. We start conservative on Indian skin and escalate based on response.
PCOS patients often need a few more sessions than the typical 6–8 because hormone-driven hair regrowth is faster. We plan packages with realistic session counts and discuss maintenance up front.
Ferritin, vitamin D, B12, free testosterone, thyroid panel — read before prescribing. Topical minoxidil, oral therapy where indicated, and PRP / GFC once the scalp has stabilised.
If your PCOS is unmanaged, dermatology can only do so much. We tell you that plainly and refer to a trusted endocrinologist or gynecologist when needed — without taking over their work.
15 minutes; we set a 6-month roadmap, not a week-one plan.
Acne breakouts visibly calmer; pigmentation slow but starting to settle.
Laser hair reduction visibly working on facial hair (sessions 2–3 done); hair fall trajectory turning if topicals are in.
Acne well controlled; 50–70% reduction in hirsutism (laser); meaningful hair density return.
| Consultation + PCOS-skin roadmap (15 min) | ₹1,000 |
|---|---|
| Chemical peel (per session, for PIH / acne) | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 |
| Laser hair reduction — facial areas (per session) | ₹2,000 – ₹7,000 |
| PRP for hair (per session) | ₹6,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Oral therapy (spironolactone etc., if indicated) | Prescription, low monthly cost |
PCOS plans run longer than acute concerns. Most patients move to quarterly maintenance once initial goals are met.
Yes — typically 8–12 sessions for meaningful, lasting reduction (vs the usual 6–8). Hormone-driven regrowth needs more sessions and longer maintenance, which we plan up-front.
That’s a decision for your gynecologist or endocrinologist, not dermatology. We can comment on whether your skin is likely to improve on it — but the prescription isn’t ours to make.
It can — PCOS acne is hormonally driven. Maintenance topicals and sometimes low-dose oral therapy keep flares minimal long-term.
Female pattern hair loss in PCOS is real and treatable. The earlier we intervene, the better the outcome. Topical minoxidil works for most; oral therapy and PRP add to it.
Some treatments are safe (laser hair reduction, gentle peels, topical care); others are paused during conception attempts (oral spironolactone, isotretinoin, retinoids). We adjust the plan transparently.
Often yes. We focus on what’s visible on your skin and hair; the endocrinologist focuses on insulin, periods, fertility. We share notes when it helps.
Most plans at SkinWise begin with a focused 15-minute consultation. We map the concern, talk through what you’ve tried, and only then suggest what comes next — no oversell.