BodyLogicMD’s Hormone Therapy Blog

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is not only an effective solution to the symptoms of menopause, andropause, adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorders and other hormonal imbalances, but it also goes a long way to preventing the more skin-deep symptoms of aging.

A hormone therapy, nutrition and fitness program with a BodyLogicMD physician does not just offer relief from hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, etc., but it also can reduce the appearance of and likelihood of rashes, acne and wrinkles.  This is because the condition of your skin is dependent on your lifestyle and your hormones.

As Dr. Lee of BodyLogicMD Miami discusses in this video, low estrogen (specifically estradiol) is a significant contributor to reduced collagen production and reduced skin elasticity and moisture.  Thyroxin, a hormone from you thyroid can result in dry skin if too low and sweaty, flushed skin if too high.

Acne is present as teenagers due to fluctuating hormones, often excessive testosterone and other hormones can have this same effect as adults.  Sometimes patients find that hormone therapy may increase acne, especially women in need of testosterone replacement.  For example, Joan, a 44 year old patient of Dr. Travis Deuson of BodyLogicMD Encino had this to say:

“When I began taking the progesterone and testosterone fall of 2008 my face would suffer severe breakouts, especially in my T-zone and chin.  I had a telephone consultation with Dr. Deuson in mid February 2009 and his suggestion was to cut back the dosage of testosterone.  Here are the facts:

Medications:  Levothyroxine 100 mcg once per day (hypothyroidism), Testosterone 1/8 teaspoon daily, Progesterone 100 mg, days 1 through 25 of my monthly cycle, Adren-all 2 caps twice per day every day.

I needed to combat the severe acne. Therefore this is what I did.

Testosterone days 1 through 20 of my cycle.
Progesterone days 1 through 25 of may cycle
Levothyroxine daily (for the rest of my life)
Adren-all daily

This stopped the acne completely and I simply cut down the number of days per month I used the testosterone.  Another thing is my vision is somehow better, (don’t need my eye glasses to see small print any more).  I swim 3 days per week and I walk 3 miles at least three times per week.  I feel better than I have in years and the acne is finally gone.  No more breakouts around the beginning of my cycle.”

Joan’s treatment plan is completly unique and you should not base your own treatment off of hers, furthermore any hormone therapy plan should be under the supervision of a qualified bioidentical hormone therapy expert physician, like those at BodyLogicMD.  While acne is a possibility in hormone therapy, you simply need to discuss the problem with your BodyLogicMD physician and he or she will work with you individually to find the solution.  This is what sets our doctors apart from the traditional doctors.  Your body is unique, your situation is unique and so your treatment should be unique.  Your BodyLogicMD physician will always be there through any questions or concerns you have.

We’ve had many patients who came to our doctors with an unexplained rash which has persisted despite many different treatment attempts and who were shocked to find that a food common to their diet had been causing the rash all along. With an expert BodyLogicMD physician and the ALCAT food sensitivity testing, you may discover that a hidden food sensitivity or allergy has been causing your skin rash and that a simple change in your diet can provide quick relief.

Bioidentical hormones truly rejuvenate from the inside out!