I am 32 years old & diagnosed with pcod. I am taking dronis 30 since last few months still no resolution of acne. What should I do?

Question

Hello. Pcos in 70% of cases is associated with increased androgen level which may be associated with acne. For resolution of acne, androgen levels need to reduced which requires lifestyle modification and drug therapy. Lifestyle modification includes: 1) reduction of weight 2) daily exercises 3) brisk walk daily for 30 minutes 4) avoiding high calorie food 5) to take small meals at frequent intervals drug therapy: combination contraceptive pills like dronis helps to reduce androgen level (at least 6 months of dronis reduces androgen level) at the same time you need some local treatment for acne in the form of ointment as suggested by dermatologist.

Amit Kyal · Accepted Answer

Hello. Pcos in 70% of cases is associated with increased androgen level which may be associated with acne. For resolution of acne, androgen levels need to reduced which requires lifestyle modification and drug therapy. Lifestyle modification includes: 1) reduction of weight 2) daily exercises 3) brisk walk daily for 30 minutes 4) avoiding high calorie food 5) to take small meals at frequent intervals drug therapy: combination contraceptive pills like dronis helps to reduce androgen level (at least 6 months of dronis reduces androgen level) at the same time you need some local treatment for acne in the form of ointment as suggested by dermatologist.