Table 2.
Age differences among PCOS cutaneous manifestations.
| Manifestation | Mean age in years (SD) | MD | P-value | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | Without | 30.1 (4.5) | 4.9 | <0.001 | (3.4, 6.5) |
| With | 25.1 (4.0) | ||||
| Hirsutism | Without | 26.0 (5.0) | -0.5 | 0.507 | (-2.0, 1.0) |
| With | 26.5 (4.4) | ||||
| Seborrhea | Without | 26.3 (4.8) | -0.1 | 0.911 | (-1.6, 1.4) |
| With | 26.4 (4.4) | ||||
| Androgenetic Alopecia | Without | 23.6 (2.8) | -6.4 | <0.001 | (-7.5, -5.3) |
| With | 30.0 (4.0) | ||||
| Stria | Without | 25.6 (4.5) | -2.1 | 0.008 | (-3.6, -.5) |
| With | 27.7 (4.6) | ||||
| Acanthosis nigricans | Without | 26.0 (4.7) | -1.1 | 0.204 | (-2.6, 0.5) |
| With | 27.0 (4.3) | ||||
| Skin tags | Without | 26.2 (4.9) | -0.9 | 0.365 | (-3.0, 1.1) |
| With | 27.1 (3.0) |
SD, Standard Deviation; MD, Mean Difference; CI, Confidence Interval.