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. 2022 Dec 23;14(12):e32866. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32866

Table 5. Hormonal levels and pelvic ultrasonic examination among different acne groups.

LH: Luteinizing Hormone, FSH: Follicular Stimulating Hormone, DHEA-S: Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulphate, PCO: Polycystic ovaries.

Variables Adolescent Acne No (%) Early adult Acne No (%) Post-adolescent Acne No (%) P-value
Elevated hormones 50 (31.25) 42 (52.5) 52 (52) 0.009  
LH: FSH ratio 20(12.5) 20(25) 20 (20) 0.09
S. Prolactin 34 (21.25) 24 (30) 32 (32) 0.07
Total S. testosterone 8 (5) 18(22.5) 28 (28) 0.045
DHEA-S 20 (12.5) 32 (40) 38 (38)   0.026
PCO   52 (32.5) 50(62.5) 50(50) 0.88