Key Hormonal Triggers: Androgens (testosterone, DHEA) : Stimulate oil production Insulin and IGF-1 : Promote androgens and sebum Estrogen/progesterone imbalance : Influences skin inflammation Cortisol : Chronic stress promotes inflammation and sebum Clues You May Have Hormonal Acne: Flares before your period Acne on jawline, chin, neck Oily skin with irregular cycles Acne + PCOS symptoms (hair loss, facial hair, weight gain) Functional Testing: HUMAP Test (urine hormones) Serum DHEA, testosterone, fasting insulin, LH/FSH Treatment Strategies: Balance blood sugar (see insulin section) Support estrogen metabolism with: Normalize androgens : Zinc, spearmint tea, reishi mushroom For insulin resistance-related hormonal acne, retatrutide or tesamorelin may also help by restoring metabolic function
We recommend checking your levels approximately every 2 to 3 months following substantial weight changes so that you can have a productive conversation with your GP about adjusting your prescription
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