In this episode, I am answering your most asked questions about testosterone, topical estrogen, and perimenopause. I read every single comment on my videos, so today I am pulling the questions you keep asking me most and breaking them down one by one, including who can actually prescribe testosterone, whether you can use estradiol and estriol on your face at the same time, what swollen eyelids might really mean, what lab work matters before starting testosterone therapy, how topical estrogen interacts with birth control pills, the right way to apply topical estrogen, whether birth control suppresses your testosterone, and whether you need to monitor your estrogen levels while using topical treatments. I also break down facial estradiol and its effects on hair thinning, dry skin, and collagen.
These are general educational answers, so please bring any specific concerns to your own doctor.
Want more support navigating your hormones? Join my 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge: https://hi.theskinreal.com/5-day-perimenopause-challenge
In this episode:
0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
3:06 Perimenopause and Hormone Confusion Explained
4:07 Can Any Endocrinologist Prescribe Testosterone?
5:40 Using Estradiol and Estriol on Your Face
7:09 Swollen Eyelids: Eczema or Low Testosterone?
8:22 Lab Work You Need Before Starting Testosterone
9:42 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge
10:27 Topical Estrogen and Birth Control Pills
11:56 How to Properly Apply Topical Estrogen
14:09 Do Birth Control Pills Block Testosterone?
15:42 Do You Need to Monitor Estrogen Levels on Topical Treatment?
17:27 Facial Estradiol for Hair Loss and Dry Skin
18:48 Final Thoughts
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Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
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Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#Perimenopause #Testosterone #TopicalEstrogen #HRT #Menopause #HormoneHealth #SkinHealth #Dermatologist #WomensHealth
These are general educational answers, so please bring any specific concerns to your own doctor.
Want more support navigating your hormones? Join my 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge: https://hi.theskinreal.com/5-day-perimenopause-challenge
In this episode:
0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
3:06 Perimenopause and Hormone Confusion Explained
4:07 Can Any Endocrinologist Prescribe Testosterone?
5:40 Using Estradiol and Estriol on Your Face
7:09 Swollen Eyelids: Eczema or Low Testosterone?
8:22 Lab Work You Need Before Starting Testosterone
9:42 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge
10:27 Topical Estrogen and Birth Control Pills
11:56 How to Properly Apply Topical Estrogen
14:09 Do Birth Control Pills Block Testosterone?
15:42 Do You Need to Monitor Estrogen Levels on Topical Treatment?
17:27 Facial Estradiol for Hair Loss and Dry Skin
18:48 Final Thoughts
📱Download The Skin Real app.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
🛍️ Shop My recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com/
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#Perimenopause #Testosterone #TopicalEstrogen #HRT #Menopause #HormoneHealth #SkinHealth #Dermatologist #WomensHealth