By Therese M. Pope
Hormonal imbalances in women can happen as a result of pregnancy, menopause, menstrual cycles, obesity or certain illnesses such as polycystic ovarian syndrome. However, women can turn to natural treatments to help with hormonal imbalances. Alternative therapies such as acupressure, massage, acupuncture, yoga, tai chi and herbal remedies can help with hormonal balances. Alternative therapies use ...
By Ysabel Doran
Pattern baldness is caused by the hereditary tendency of hair follicles to be sensitive to the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). While male pattern baldness is familiar to most of us, as many as one in four women will also experience hair loss at some time in life. Some treatments that regrow hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia are effective for both men and women, while others are safe ...
By Sheila Robinson
Acneticin is an acne pill that helps reduce production of sebum, an acne causing hormone, in the body. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals which help detoxify the skin and encourage collagen production Orvo ACNE is an all natural acne medicine that includes a "Superfood" blend (Aca, Alfalfa, Flaxseed, Barley, Garlic) and antioxidants (Green Tea, Vitamin C, Witch Hazel). It is found online, ...
By Shelley Moore
Hormonal acne treatments often work when more standard treatments such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids or antibiotics do not, according to physician Geoffrey Redmond of the Hormone Help Center (see Resources). Hormonal treatment can even resolve severe cystic acne. Androgens stimulate oil glands and cause acne flare-ups. Hormonal acne treatments block the effect of androgens on oil glands, effectively ...
By Janet Hunt
The psychological effects of hair loss can be enormous. People suffering from hair loss may suffer from low self-esteem or depression. A study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that hair loss, or alopecia, affects more than 56 million men and women in the United States. Some loss of hair is normal with the aging process, but several known diseases may also cause hair...
By Tiesha Whatley
Hair loss is a common occurrence during a woman's lifetime. Normal hair loss is 50 to 100 strands a day. Anything over that or excessive thinning of the hair is considered a problem. Drastic hair loss is a clear indicator of health issues going on in the body that you may not recognize. Thyroid disease is one cause of hair loss for women. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the...
By Ysabel Doran
In women, hair loss may also be caused by hormone fluctuations during pregnancy or menopause. Ask your doctor if she feels your hair loss is due to androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia, or female pattern baldness, is caused by the hereditary tendency of hair follicles to be sensitive to the naturally occurring hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Androgenetic alopecia in women ...
By Jayp
Testosterone, often thought to be a "man" hormone, can cause sudden hair loss in women too. Both men and women have this hormone, and sometimes the body starts changing it to DHT, a different hormone, which causes hair loss by binding to the receptors and shortening the growth stages. Changes in estrogen and progesterone level also cause the testosterone byproduct DHT. Sudden ...
By Research Chick
Doctors attribute the condition to increased levels of the male hormone androgen. Being overweight can increase androgen levels in the body. The simple act of losing excess weight can help to bring the hormone levels back to normal, and as the androgen stabilizes, the excess hair often reverses. Cushing's Disease is a disorders that is caused when the body produces excessive amounts ...
By Nicole LaMarco
These hormone changes during pregnancy create more oil on the skin, which causes an increase in acne. Many doctors and medical media use the term pregnancy acne for acne that occurs during pregnancy. Most pregnancy acne appears around the mouth, chest, shoulders, and back. You can treat acne while pregnant, but some medications could have adverse effects on the baby. Make an appointment with ...