Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: AndreaLinda on March 16, 2015, 12:21:45 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Hrt and Acne
Post by: AndreaLinda on March 16, 2015, 12:21:45 AM
Post by: AndreaLinda on March 16, 2015, 12:21:45 AM
Hey! I was wondering if anyone here have had any problems with acne during the hrt. Im on my 2nd month and I think my skin is getting softer, but I'm still getting some issues with it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Title: Re: Hrt and Acne
Post by: KayXo on March 16, 2015, 08:30:51 AM
Post by: KayXo on March 16, 2015, 08:30:51 AM
Estrogen and anti-androgens such as Spiro and Cypro reduce sebum and acne. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera), progesterone, and progestogens in general may make it worst.
Title: Re: Hrt and Acne
Post by: sam1234 on March 16, 2015, 10:09:03 AM
Post by: sam1234 on March 16, 2015, 10:09:03 AM
If you think about it, you are going through a second puberty. Both female and male hormones can cause acne as the body changes its chemistry and settles into its new role. Some people never have a problem with it while others have a big problem with it.
If you think that good hygiene alone isn't solving your acne, you might want to ask your Dr. what he recommends as far as a topical medication.
sam1234
If you think that good hygiene alone isn't solving your acne, you might want to ask your Dr. what he recommends as far as a topical medication.
sam1234
Title: Re: Hrt and Acne
Post by: Jean24 on March 25, 2015, 09:06:43 PM
Post by: Jean24 on March 25, 2015, 09:06:43 PM
HRT really caused my face to break out for the second week. Now I'm back to the normal 2 pimples a week deal :/
Title: Re: Hrt and Acne
Post by: KayXo on March 25, 2015, 09:37:34 PM
Post by: KayXo on March 25, 2015, 09:37:34 PM
Androgens (i.e. testosterone, DHT) and progesterone (and most progestins) stimulate oil production from sebaceous glands while estrogen inhibits it. Anti-androgens such as cyproterone, spironolactone and bicalutamide inhibit oil production. Increased oil production=(most likely)increased acne.