Androgens

Uses

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• High insulin is the primary driver of elevated androgens, directly stimulating androgen production. — Many Causes of Acne: Hormones, Nutrients, and Diet
• Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a particularly potent androgen converted from testosterone that contributes to both acne and androgenic hair loss. — Many Causes of Acne: Hormones, Nutrients, and Diet
• High insulin levels drive elevated androgen production, which is the primary hormonal mechanism behind PCOS and its elevated dandruff rate. — How to Get Rid of Dandruff Once and for All
• Elevated androgens stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum, which directly fuels the scalp fungus responsible for dandruff. — How to Get Rid of Dandruff Once and for All
• Excess androgens are the direct driver of sebaceous gland enlargement and acne formation. — Acne Root Cause: Insulin, Androgens, and the Microbiome
• At normal androgen levels, acne does not occur. — Acne Root Cause: Insulin, Androgens, and the Microbiome
• 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into DHT, a far more potent androgen that directly triggers acne. — Acne: Hormonal Causes and Natural Remedies
• Chronic psychological and physiological stress activates the adrenal glands, which produce additional androgens and worsen acne independently of diet. — Many Causes of Acne: Hormones, Nutrients, and Diet
• In women, elevated androgens produce signs including facial hair growth, scalp hair loss, deepened voice, fatigue, and systemic inflammation in addition to acne. — Many Causes of Acne: Hormones, Nutrients, and Diet
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common clinical manifestation of the insulin–androgen axis. — Many Causes of Acne: Hormones, Nutrients, and Diet