Illustrative composite case for practitioner education — not a real patient record.
Presentation
A woman with irregular cycles, acne, and unwanted hair growth was being assessed for a hyperandrogenic picture.
Hair testosterone findings
Hair testosterone was elevated, reflecting the blended free-testosterone balance over three to four months rather than a single time point.
Interpretation & action
The longer-term androgen signal supported a broader PCOS-adjacent workup and a monitoring plan with the practitioner.
Follow-up
Serial testing gave a stable baseline to measure any intervention against.