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Acne Biomarker Panel
Work out whether your acne is hormonal, inflammatory, or both.
What this test is
Adult acne is frequently driven by androgens or insulin resistance rather than surface bacteria alone. This panel identifies which pathway is active, so treatment can target the actual cause instead of just the breakouts.
Is this test for you?
- You have adult-onset or cyclical breakouts
- Topical treatment hasn't made much difference
- You're considering hormonal or oral acne treatment
What we test
Higher androgen activity is a common driver of adult acne.
Another androgen that can contribute to oil production and breakouts.
Insulin resistance is strongly linked to hormonal acne, especially along the jawline.
A marker of the inflammation that drives redness and cystic breakouts.
Helps your clinician interpret how much of your testosterone is actually active.
Before you test
This panel is best taken fasted (nothing to eat for 8–10 hours beforehand, water is fine) because of the fasting insulin marker.
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.
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Select & start your programme
Take Acne Biomarker Panel once, or follow it as a programme so change is measured rather than guessed at. Choose your length, then how you would like to be sampled.