Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I suffer from coarse facial hair on my chin, upper lip and cheeks and acne. periods are regular, but ultra sound shown cyst. hirsutism or pcos?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Need more info: PCOS is a syndrome of symptoms usually including: irregular periods, (skipping periods, then very heavy typically), hair growth on face, breasts, abdomen, thighs, (often,not always) overweight, pre-diabetes, and typical laboratory findings. Your brief history sounds more like hirsutism. more info would be helpful
Answered 9/25/2017
2.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have acne around lips and chin, irregular periods, but not overweight. Could i still have pcos?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have dozen of knots on everywhere of my head. It's seem cysts or Epidermoid? These are soft and felt pain when I press like an acne.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have several bumps on my head that hurt. I think that they are acne cysts, what can I do to get rid of them?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you get cystic acne on head? I get painful cystic acne like breakout on my head acne patches help treat a bump but they keep reoccurring what can I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I miss periods and have excess hair, acne, weight. I suscpeted pcos. Dr did blood test, pelvic us. Tests came back normal. What could be wrong?
What is best way to treat PCOS. My wife is suffering from Polycyst Overies & did not conceived yet married since 2 years. Age 21 , Weight 70kg, Irregular Periods not facing any other symptoms of PCOS (excess hair , acne etc.?
Hello, I have what looks to be a pimple just above my lip. It appears to have a white head. It is a little sore. I do have cystic acne and get pimples on my face. I'm writing you to find out if it is just a pimple or whether it could be a cold sore. I d
I have lots of acne cyst in my poor head and face. I already took antibiotic and cream but is not gone what the best treatment of acne? Pls help
Period has regulated to 28 day cycle after 1 year since getting period back. I've had hirsutism since teens but got worse recently around nipples, chest and chin. Not overweight but inactive high fat-muscle ratio, stress & PCOS. Why has hair got bad?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
