Low Testosterone in Women. SIGNS NOT TO MISS (Skin, Hair, Nails)
Testosterone is not a male-only hormone. Women have more testosterone than estrogen at every stage of life, and shifts in this hormone show up clearly in your skin, hair, and nails. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina explains how low and high testosterone affect oil production, acne, hair thinning, facial hair, brittle nails, wound healing, and skin texture. You learn why testosterone does not crash at menopause, how aging and medications change levels, and why birth control can blunt natural testosterone surges for years. This episode also breaks down the risks of high-dose pellet therapy, why symptom-based care matters more than lab numbers alone, and what dermatologists look for during a full hormone-related skin exam. Dr. Mina shares practical skin, scalp, and nail care strategies you can start now while working with your doctor on proper testing and treatment. If your skin looks dull, your hair feels thinner, your nails keep breaking, or your libido feels off, this episode helps you connect the dots. In This Episode: 0:00 Testosterone is not a male-only hormone 1:20 What hormones really do in the body 2:16 Testosterone vs estrogen after menopause 3:08 How testosterone affects skin oil and texture 3:56 Hair changes from high vs low testosterone 4:46 Nail growth and brittleness explained 5:24 Why testosterone declines with age 6:17 Medications and birth control effects 7:29 Low testosterone in midlife women 8:12 Hormone misinformation and online risks 8:36 Pellet therapy problems in women 9:48 Why symptoms matter more than lab numbers 10:54 Skin signs linked to low testosterone 12:30 When to see a doctor 14:11 What doctors evaluate and test 16:30 Treatment options and safety 16:51 What you can do right now for skin 17:54 Scalp and hair care strategies 18:32 Nail care and manicure mistakes 20:11 Nutrition sleep and stress support 21:02 Testosterone beyond libido ðē Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal 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:   / drminaskin  Facebook:   / drminaskin  YouTube:    / @drminaskin  LinkedIn:   / drminaskin  Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. #testosterone #testosteronereplacement #menopausehairloss #menopausetips #skincaretips #dermatologistexplains
