PCOS acne treatment
PCOS/PMOS acne treatment that checks hormones
Acne that keeps returning can be hormonal. Here is what to check.
From ₹1,490 · sample collected at home
- Qualified gynaecologists
- At-home sample collection
- Reports usually in 24 hours*
- One coordinated plan
If your breakouts sit along the jaw, chin and neck, flare with your cycle, and shrug off the face washes and creams you've tried - that's often the signature of hormonal acne, and PCOS/PMOS is a common driver. Treating it from the outside alone is often not enough.
PCOS acne is fuelled by androgens (male-type hormones) that are often raised in PCOS. Calm those and the skin often follows. Tvarvi addresses the hormonal cause with a gynaecologist, alongside skin support.
The essentials
How to spot hormonal acne
Deep, tender breakouts on the lower face and jawline, a monthly flare pattern, and stubbornness against topical products. It often travels with other PCOS signs like irregular cycles or unwanted hair.
Why creams alone often fall short
Topicals treat the surface; hormonal acne is generated underneath by raised androgens. Without also addressing the hormones and often the insulin behind them, the breakouts tend to keep coming back.
What treatment involves
Testing to understand the hormonal picture, then a plan that may combine lifestyle changes that steady insulin with medication your gynaecologist judges appropriate - plus gentle skin care.
How Tvarvi helps
Care that starts beneath the skin
We address the androgens and insulin behind the breakouts, which is often what helps the skin stay clearer over time.
Gynaecologist-led
Your plan is designed by a doctor who understands hormonal acne, alongside a sensible skincare routine.
Skin and hormones together
Where useful, topical support runs alongside the hormonal plan so you may see progress sooner.
What's included
- A gynaecologist consultation, as part of the PCOS Assessment (₹1,490)
- Hormone and androgen tests to understand the cause
- At-home sample collection
- A plan addressing the hormonal drivers of your acne
- Follow-up to track skin and cycle changes
PCOS Assessment
₹1,490
A gynaecologist consult and the tests your symptoms need, collected at home.
Common questions
Is my acne caused by PCOS?
Acne along the jaw and chin that flares with your cycle and resists topical treatment is often hormonal, and PCOS is a frequent cause. Testing helps show whether raised androgens are behind it.
Can PCOS acne be cured?
It's managed rather than 'cured', but for many women the breakouts improve markedly once the hormonal and insulin drivers are addressed - though results vary and it takes time. Maintaining the plan helps keep skin settled.
How long does PCOS acne take to improve?
Skin turns over slowly, so it's worth giving it a few months of consistent treatment. Hormonal acne tends to improve gradually rather than overnight.
Will I need medication?
Sometimes. Where lifestyle change isn't enough, your gynaecologist may consider medication that supports hormonal balance or steadies insulin. Any prescription is based on your individual case.
Do I still need a skincare routine?
Yes - gentle, non-irritating skin care supports the hormonal treatment. On its own, though, it can't resolve acne that's driven by your hormones.
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PCOS Assessment, ₹1,490. Home lab tests, then your consult.
This page is educational and not a substitute for individual medical advice. Any diagnosis or prescription is made only by your treating clinician based on your case. *Timelines depend on collection and lab processing. Individual results vary. Terms apply.