Skin · Test detail
Acne, Oily Skin & Unwanted Hair Panel
When acne, oily skin and excess hair growth show up together, one pathway usually links them.
What this test is
Acne, oily skin and unwanted facial or body hair often share a common androgen or insulin driver, seen in conditions like PCOS. This panel maps that pathway across all three concerns, scoped with a clinician to your symptoms.
Is this test for you?
- You have acne plus excess hair growth or oily skin
- You suspect PCOS or have an irregular cycle alongside these symptoms
- You're considering anti-androgen treatment
What we test
The main androgen behind excess hair growth and oily skin.
An additional androgen that can contribute to these symptoms.
Shows how much of your testosterone is actually active in the body.
An elevated ratio is a common sign of PCOS.
Insulin resistance often drives this combination of symptoms.
Checked alongside insulin for a fuller metabolic picture.
How you take this test
Choose whichever fits your schedule. Either way, your sample goes to the same accredited lab and is read by a clinician against optimal (not just "normal") ranges.
At home Convenient
An at-home finger-prick micro-sample kit is mailed to you. Follow the step-by-step guide, collect a few drops of blood, and post it back in the prepaid envelope.
Results and your clinician report in 3–5 business days
In clinic Assisted
A standard venous blood draw taken by a phlebotomist at a partner clinic near you — no different from a routine blood test at a doctor's office.
Results and your clinician report in 3–5 business days
Before you test: Best taken fasted (nothing to eat for 8–10 hours beforehand, water is fine).
Your clinician will confirm the exact marker list at consultation.
After your results
A clinician reads every marker against your age, symptoms and goals, then writes a plain-language report with a protocol you can act on. If treatment is recommended, your results travel with you to a certified Aesthetics BioCare provider, so nothing needs re-explaining.