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If I have small areas of adult acne, will it likely become worse while on TRT? Is there anything that can be done to avoid acne flareup?
AlphaMD's Answer
TRT has been known to worsen acne. This is due to the increased DHT that comes with it. You can use a 5-a reductase inhibitor to prevent this DHT conversion, though most men are able to reverse acne with dietary changes alone. Reducing carbohydrates has been shown to significantly reduce acne and we recommend this as the first step.
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