PCOS rarely stays in one place. For a lot of women it shows up on the skin and scalp first: dark, velvety patches around the neck, underarms, or skin folds, and hair that keeps thinning no matter which oil or shampoo gets tried. DMC-PCOS Signature is Dadu Medical Centre’s combined programme for these two PCOS-related concerns, acanthosis nigricans and hair fall in women, so both are looked after in one plan instead of two separate ones. The programme starts with finding out what is driving the changes in your skin and hair. Acanthosis nigricans are closely linked to insulin resistance, and PCOS hair fall is tied to hormonal imbalance, so the doctor looks at both before building the plan. Treatment then works on two fronts: lightening and smoothing the darkened skin, and supporting the scalp and follicles to slow shedding and encourage stronger growth. Available at Dadu Medical Centre Vasant Vihar (South Delhi) & Rajouri Garden (West Delhi).
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your skin, scalp, and medical history are reviewed, including any PCOS diagnosis, current medicines, and recent blood test results
the doctor checks how widespread the dark patches are and how far the hair thinning has gone
a combination of skin and scalp treatments is chosen to match what the assessment shows
the darkened areas are treated to lift the built-up, pigmented skin and even out the tone
the scalp and follicles are treated to support hair strength and slow shedding
progress is reviewed at regular visits and the plan is adjusted as your skin and hair respond
Acanthosis nigricans and PCOS hair fall can look unrelated, but they often share the same root: hormones and insulin levels that are out of balance. When insulin runs high, skin in the folds of the body can darken and thicken. When androgen hormones rise, hair follicles on the scalp can shrink and shed more.
That is why a plan that only covers one of them can feel incomplete. Treating the visible changes on the skin and the scalp while the underlying PCOS is also being managed gives the best chance of results that last. Skin treatments can soften and lighten the patches, and scalp treatments can support the follicles, but the doctor will also guide you on lifestyle and any medical follow-up so the changes do not simply return.
It’s a combined treatment programme for the skin and hair effects of PCOS, mainly dark patches (acanthosis nigricans) and hair fall.
Not always. If you haven’t been diagnosed, the doctor will look at your symptoms and may suggest tests first.
No. It treats the skin and hair effects. PCOS itself needs ongoing medical care, and the programme works best alongside it.
They usually lighten and smooth out over a course of sessions. How much depends on your skin and on how well the underlying PCOS is controlled.
Very little. Most people carry on with their day, though your skin may be mildly red or sensitive for a short while.
It depends on how strong the pigmentation is and how much hair thinning there is. The doctor will plan this with you.
The cost depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions. You’ll get an exact quote after a consultation.
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