Menstruation
1. Ointments Minor breakouts caused due to PCOS can be treated with ointments with sulphur, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide. However, they are usually effective for treating mild PCOS acne only.
2. Oral Contraceptives Your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to treat hormonal imbalance, which is the root cause of your acne breakout.
3. Other Oral Medications The doctor may recommend other medications that include components like zinc, turmeric, garlic, copper, vitamins A and C, and bromelain, an enzyme made from pineapples.
4. Retinoids OTC (Over The Counter) retinoids may help you treat wrinkles and fine lines, and also maintain an even skin tone.
5. Anti-Androgen Drugs These medications lower testosterone levels. A rise in the levels of androgen among the menstruating population is one of the primary factors behind PCOS acne