These include abnormal keratinization, overactivity of sebaceous glands, Propionibacterium acnes-induced inflammation, and hyperandrogenism. In acne patients with suspected hyperandrogenism ...

They can rule out possible hyperandrogenism (androgen sex hormone ... resolve on its own or with treatment. In some cases, acne may be a sign of underlying health conditions, especially those ...

Anyone can have high testosterone levels, a condition called hyperandrogenism ... signs of high testosterone levels. In people assigned female at birth, this might include oily skin and acne.

[4] It defined PCOS as a syndrome encompassing two out of three criteria, namely oligo-ovulation, clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism ... for others it is acne and/or alopecia.