I have adult acne and was told I might have a hormone imbalance. How do I find out?

I was told there is a progesterone cream that you can buy that might help. Any ideas? I also have some hair growth on my chin. I shave and pluck and I think it might have something to do with my breakouts on my chin. I like to think I am okay looking but this is driving me crazy. I am 43 years old for crying out loud! What can I do?

I have adult acne and was told I might have a hormone imbalance. How do I find out?
blood test
Reply:I have hormone imbalances and yes what you are describing sounds like you may too. The only way to know for sure is to go see you doctor for a full blood work-up of your hormones. Makes sure they test your testosterone level - you usually have to insist on this because it is not one they usually run. The hair growth on your chin can be from a testosterone imbalance.





I am currently on a hormone cocktail tailored just for me by a compounding pharmacist - a lot of mine is due to the fact that I had a full hysterectomy at age 32 and I have Hypothyroidism.





Good luck!


I am 45 so I completely understand.
Reply:Forget creams and other bogus doctor affiliated b.s. Change your DIET. Eat less red meats and pork. No junk foods, no sodas(the number one cause of osteoporosis in women and men). Stop adding salt or extra sugars or fake salts and sugars to food. Eat more fresh vegetables raw in salads, stir-fried with tofu in extra virgin olive oil or steamed to bring out natural flavor.


Eat fresh fruits for snacks and sweets. Drink organic fruit juices and 6 to 8 bottles of pure water every day to flush unwanted poisons and toxin from your system. Once you accomplish this, your body responds by keeping you healthy and young looking for a long, long time. You are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your internal organs. Once you learn how to care for the inside of your body,the outside takes care of itself. Do this forever and never worry about adult acne or other things. And forget doctors or friends advice on what stupid creams, gels or ointments do this or do that for a short time and you end up spending a fortune trying to fix it. One small change in your lifestyle, your diet will fix about 95% of everything that goes wrong with the human body.
Reply:I have a friend in the same boat. She went to an endocrinologist (hormone doctor) and he took her blood. It turns out, she has no hormone imbalance.





But, she eats well and doesn't eat too much meat or junk food. I don't know... if you're lucky, then you do have an imbalance and can take medicine for it. I wouldn't worry, though, try to be happy with yourself; life is too short.
Reply:well, check out this article about adult acne:





http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...





it is possible that you may have a hormonal imbalance, and this article mentions saw palmetto for that. chaste berry is also often used for these sorts of conditions.