Pcos
What's behind your breakouts, and how to find out.
Testosterone and Acne: What Your Levels Mean for Your Skin
Acne tracks the testosterone your skin can actually use, not the total on a lab report. Here's how free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA-S and blood sugar fit together in women and men, why TRT can trigger breakouts, and how to check your levels at home.
PCOS Blood Tests: The Full List and What Each One Shows
No single blood test diagnoses PCOS. Here's every lab the 2023 international guideline lists, what each one shows, when to test, how birth control skews results, and which ones you can check at home.
Low SHBG and Acne: Why Normal Testosterone Isn't the Full Story
SHBG decides how much of your testosterone is active. When it's low, normal testosterone can still behave like too much. Here's what the research shows and how to read the pattern.
PCOS Acne: Causes, Where It Shows Up, and What to Test
PCOS acne is driven by high androgens, low SHBG and insulin. Here's how to tell if your acne is from PCOS, why it clusters on the chin and jawline, how it differs from hormonal acne, and which blood markers to check at home.