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Hormonal Acne

Also known as: Androgen-Driven Acne · Adult Acne

Hormonal acne is androgen-driven sebaceous activity producing jawline and chin lesions, often cycle-correlated in women. SHBG, free androgens, and insulin sensitivity shape severity.

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Dr. Laura Purdy · MD, MBA
Clinical Director, oMeds
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Provider-reviewed assessment includes free testosterone, DHEA-S, SHBG, fasting insulin, and A1c to identify hyperandrogenic or insulin-resistant phenotypes and inform optimization candidacy.

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