Juvenile Skin Problems (Acne, Hirsutism)
Causes
- Inherited (genetic) disorders
- Increased secretion of male sexual hormones
- Increased sensitivity of the skin to male sexual hormones
Check up
- Gynecologic examination
- Measurement of hormone levels in blood
- Transabdominal or vaginal ultrasound
- CT or MRI of the adrenals; other laboratory measurements, if necessary
Treatment
Appropriate medication, sometimes surgical treatment recommended by the
gynecologist.