Ep. 655 Hormonal Acne, Melasma, and Botox Safety | Women's Health, Hormones, Acne

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 cause autoimmune flares?