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Polycystic

Ovarian

Syndrome ( PCOS )

And

Your Skin

The prime function of our skin is to provide us with a protective barrier from the external environment , and due to its unique system , our skin has the ability to give us clues to indicate if we have any underlying conditions .

by Noushinah Ganey

The SKIN , as we understand it , is the largest organ of our bodies ; it ’ s an organ we wear on the outside that works systematically on the inside . It ’ s quite a unique system .

The primary function of our skin is to provide us with a protective barrier from the external environment . Due to its unique system , our skin provides us with clues that indicate if we have any underlying conditions . This is because many diseases affect the skin , even though they aren ’ t actual skin conditions . For example , health issues affecting your immune system , circulation , thyroid gland , and hormone levels can all cause skin problems . Hormonal irregularities are one of
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