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Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
Ep. 655 Hormonal Acne, Melasma, and Botox Safety | Women's Health, Hormones, Acne
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Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute. Today I’m answering listeners’ questions related to acne, melasma, and neurotoxins. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why acne is usually hormonal even when blood work looks normal The mechanism that lies behind the connection between sugar, dairy, and acne The circumstances where blood testing is warranted for acne How women can have acne and completely normal-looking labs and regular cycles, and still have PMOS-level hormone activity occurring The value of screening for PMOS rather than just treating the skin How melasma differs from acne Two factors that cause melasma when both are present Can Botox trigger autoimmune disease or…