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Started by LittleEmily24, February 06, 2014, 11:24:25 AM

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LittleEmily24

I was wondering if HRT will/might have any effect on the way your body handles acne ~ I've read that HRT reduces acne, and i was actually curious if anyone could give me some insight on whether it has any effect on pigmented acne scars

(For those who don't know: Pigmented acne scars are the discolorations in skin that are purplish brown after the blemish is already gone)

I have a couple of pigmented acne scars on multiple areas of my body because of shaving and waxing and other things that resulted in blemishes in the past. I already use lotion and stuff to prevent any more from happening and i haven't gotten any, but it doesn't do anything about the scars i already have ~ should i invest in seeing a dermatologist? or would it be worth waiting to see if HRT has any effect?
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KayXo

Estrogen and anti-androgens will reduce sebum production from sebaceous glands, thus reducing oil production and acne. It will positively affect your acne. :)

Androgen (T and DHT) increases sebum and likelihood of acne. This is the reason why it tends to afflict men more strongly.

As for scars, I don' t think it will make much a difference. In fact, estrogen increases skin pigmentation.

From Volume 64, Number 1
OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY
Copyright © 2009
by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Physiological Changes Associated with the Menstrual Cycle
A Review


"Androgens are well known to be the primary stimulator of sebum production in humans (17). Estrogens,
however, suppress sebum production at high concentrations. The sebum content of the skin is
therefore related to the menstrual cycle, with the lowest sebum level at the peak of the estrogen level
(18). The role of progesterone on sebum production is controversial and therefore inconclusive (19).

"The effects of estrogen on pigmentation were first implied by observed changes in pigmentation char- acteristic of pregnancy: patches of increased pigmentation on the face known as chloasma, as well as darkening of the skin of the areolae, the perineum, and the skin over the linea alba, which fade shortly after delivery (29). Application of estrogen-containing ointment to children results in hyperpigmentation, when applied to the genital area as well as the nipples and linea alba (33). Hyperpigmentation is also observed in some patients with use of oral contraceptives (20)"
I am not a medical doctor, nor a scientist - opinions expressed by me on the subject of HRT are merely based on my own review of some of the scientific literature over the last decade or so, on anecdotal evidence from women in various discussion forums that I have come across, and my personal experience

On HRT since early 2004
Post-op since late 2005
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LittleEmily24

Quote from: KayXo on February 06, 2014, 11:37:42 AMAs for scars, I don' t think it will make much a difference. In fact, estrogen increases skin pigmentation.

are you saying that its possible the pigmented scars might get DARKER?
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KayXo

Perhaps. Not sure. Stay away from the sun and/or wear sunscreen. You'll be fine. ;)
I am not a medical doctor, nor a scientist - opinions expressed by me on the subject of HRT are merely based on my own review of some of the scientific literature over the last decade or so, on anecdotal evidence from women in various discussion forums that I have come across, and my personal experience

On HRT since early 2004
Post-op since late 2005
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FalseHybridPrincess

hrt helped me with acne and some minor acne scars...
http://falsehybridprincess.tumblr.com/
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KayXo


There you go Emily. Great news!  :)
I am not a medical doctor, nor a scientist - opinions expressed by me on the subject of HRT are merely based on my own review of some of the scientific literature over the last decade or so, on anecdotal evidence from women in various discussion forums that I have come across, and my personal experience

On HRT since early 2004
Post-op since late 2005
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FalseHybridPrincess

Quote from: KayXo on February 06, 2014, 07:15:57 PM
There you go Emily. Great news!  :)

yeah  :D

let me go through some details actually...

I had acne not only on my face but also my shoulders , back and chest...
so I always feared id be kinda disgusting as a girl like that ...

but guess what , now I only have like one or two pimples on my face , everywhere else is completely gone...

also about scars,,,I had one on my right cheek , people would comment about it , saying things like "it looks like an insect "etc etc...
but hey its almost gone now! and some other really minor scars have vanished,,,
http://falsehybridprincess.tumblr.com/
Follow me and I ll do your dishes.

Also lets be friends on fb :D
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