Hyperinsulinaemic androgen excess leads to hirsutism, acne, seborrhoea and irregular menstrual cycles in young women. In this Perspectives article, Ibáñez and colleagues hypothesize that hyperinsuliaemic androgen excess arises owing to increased lipid load in adipose tissue, outline potential diagnostic criteria, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment options for girls with this disorder.
- Lourdes Ibáñez
- Ken K. Ong
- Francis de Zegher
