Testosterone and oily skin

Common Questions and Answers about Testosterone and oily skin

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1068689 tn?1325827206 I am no expert with the therapy as I have never been on it before however I do believe oily skin is related to higher T levels. My total T is at the high end and i have, always had oily skin. Not to mention body builders who take steroids and such to boost their T levels often deal with acne and breakouts in those areas. I would think that if the only change you made recently was going on the injections, it would be related to the new things you are seeing.
Avatar n tn You could have your levels or testosterone and progesterone checked. If your Progesterone is spilling into Testosterone - boils and oily skin are very common in the senerio. I was too high on Progesterone and zits were out of control and painful for me. Until I dropped that level it was a problem Low levels of hypothyroidism can sometimes off balance these other hormones and cause issues.
Avatar m tn Increased testosterone can also lead to liver damage, hair loss and increased acne due to oily skin, as well as an enlarged prostate. Can I have an honest scientific answer besides the typical "drugs are bad mmmkay." ? I also always see the response " as a younger athlete, hormone levels are already high enough" This may be true, being hearing about people gaining 10 lb's of muscle while simultaneously losing body fat makes these compounds desirable to teenagers.
Avatar m tn I therefore believe there may be a connection to inositol and the improvement of acne and oily skin.
Avatar n tn You need to have your total testosterone and your free testosterone checked. You might be able to get a regular doctor to check these or you might want to go see an endocrinologist (a hormone doctor). You are too young to be losing hair. It's definitely worth getting checked out. They might check other bloodwork too. Give it a try.
Avatar f tn I would have all of your pituitary hormones tested, especially a female hormone panel (which includes some adrenal hormones, too)--have your FSH, LH, testosterone, free testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone checked. It sounds like you could have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is the most common female endocrine disorder and one of the top ten most commonly undiagnosed diseases.
Avatar m tn 1. Oily Skin. Started about 1 1/2 years ago. Skin is very oily 2-3 hours after shower. Has begun to cause acne 2. Waking in the middle of the night (typically either 3am or 4am) 3. Cramps in feet (mostly left) 4. Heat intolerance. 5. Muscle twitching (legs, feet fingers) 6. Elevated blood pressure. 25+ years of around 105/65. Consistently 125/75 now. 7. Sinuses regularly clogged 8. Weight gain (abdomen area) 9. Joint pain (back, knees, thumbs) 10. Muscle twitching 11.
Avatar n tn ) and excess body hair in general and extremely oily skin. I know that there is definitely an underlying problem with this acne and facial hair and feel that hormones must be in play. I am on birth control, but even when I was off of it I have very regular periods so I don't think that I have PCOS. I am wondering if the hypothyroidism has anything to do with it? Any suggestions?
Avatar f tn My face and hair have become so oily. I can't stand it. It make me feel dirty. Does anyone else have this problem? What did you use to make it stop?
Avatar m tn Could my T naturally fluctuate this much (67%) as my libido does ebb and flow (high sex drive) Also, I do occasionally get oily skin on my face and a pimple or two. I was informed that extremely high T can indicate tumors of adrenals and/or pituitary, thyroid problems so this has me wondering. I also have no basis to understand the significance of the size of my gonads.
Avatar f tn When I wake up my skin is so oily and my hair is also. Why?? Anyone else having this problem and if u are, what's the sex of the baby? I read oily skin and hair means boy! Is it true?
Avatar f tn Second baby was a boy. Had no greasy hair nor oily skin. My third was a boy and had no greasy hair nor oily skin. Im thinking im having a girl because her hormones and mine are raging. I feel so ugly. Ive never had greasy hair nor oily skin or acne when I was a teenager or pregnant except with my first girl. I dont know what to use. My face is sensitive already so I use minimal product. I also usually have beautiful natural skin so I dont use makeup except a little bronze.
Avatar f tn Mine was totally fine until I started my third trimester....now it's extremely oily and I have patches of flaky skin that are raw red itchy and very oily....does anyone have some clue as to what causes this and what will make it go away!!??
Avatar m tn It can be caused by heredity, diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, birth control pills and hot and humid weather. Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.
Avatar f tn i have extremely oily skin and i think its because i use my acne medications such as differin and duac but even though i wash my face 3 times a daii it is still oily and its worse during parties because i cant wash my face then..? wat should i doo..any herbal remedies as well?
Avatar f tn It purifies your skin and absorbs all of the oil. It helps to exfoliate before you use it and use a water based lotion after. Saved my skin. Even from stretch marks! Use daily though.
Avatar f tn I noticed my normal/dry skin starting to become very oily. Now I have clusters of zits? Im 28 weeks now and 28 years old....anything anyone can recommend for skin care?
Avatar f tn Some of the hallmark symptoms are irregular cycles and usually no more than 4 periods per year, excessive body hair, oily and acne prone skin, being overweight or prone to weight gain, and high testosterone levels. For those who are overweight, losing 5 to 10% of weight can regulate the cycle and improve insulin resistance. I hope this helps!
470885 tn?1326329037 yes my skin is changing bad i normally have oily skin but now i have very bad oily skin and i break out bad zits like crazy the many joys of pregnancy
Avatar m tn Ive tried most popular products out there such as proactiv, clean and clear, skin id, nanocleanse ect... Also been experiencing low sex drive, sexual life not same, alot of stress, some random changes in mood stuff like that. Ive been doing some research to find out that most likely the cause to my concerns are low testosterone/inbalanced hormones.
Avatar f tn Also the moisturizer may seem unnecessary if your skin is already oily but if your skin is not getting the moisture it needs, your body tells your oil producing skin cells to work overtime and produce more, therefore causing oily skin. So giving your skin proper moisture will actually cause your skin to have to produce less oils making your skin not as oily. Now that goes for your hair too.
Avatar f tn m having a boy and the same thing happens to me. My cheeks and t zone are dry but my nose is oily. I use the gel lotion from clinique because it's really lightweight or just put lotion on the dry spots. Have you tried a less harsh cleanser?
Avatar f tn He told me that it is safe for pregnancy and I confirmed that with my gyno. My 1st born was a boy and I had horrible acne and now this time around my skin is much better since using these. The bottles last forever too.
6706619 tn?1391316843 its not a home remedy, but I had this same problem and tried so so much everything either made my skin too oily or too dry but I bought clean and clear advantage acne control, took the oily skin away, cleared my acne and made my skin super soft all the time!