Should I See a Hormone Specialist About my Extremely Oily Skin?
asked 2 years ago by Austin_Femme_36 in Austin, TX
Latest answer by Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, female, hormones, oily skin, skin
I must produce more Androgen hormones than any other 36-year-old woman on the planet, because I have extremely oily skin! It seems it has worsened as I age. When I wear makeup, it smudges off after an hour and is just a big mess, so I rarely wear it now, which does not complement my looks. I have tried recommended makeup. This is a very embarrassing flaw and I am in serious need of medical advice.
Should I see a hormone specialist? Please help!
2 answers to Should I See a Hormone Specialist About my Extremely Oily Skin?
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Extremely Oily Skin Can Be Treated
It is not an unusual problem. You need to see a dermatologist before an endocrinologist. Once you start skin care regimen to control the oily skin, you will see the difference. If it fails then you can explore other avenues.
Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Evaluated First
Might be putting the horse before the cart here.
I suggest a dermatologist evaluate you first. If your problem is limited to oily skin, then you should be placed on a regimen to control this problem. It is true that hormones, play a key role in causing oily skin, but I doubt whether the average endocrinologist can give you all that much skin care advice.
If your oily skin is accompanied by other signs of androgen excess such as hirsutism, hair loss, deepened voice, then the derm...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist