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I have heard high estrogen levels helps skin and hair?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sort of: Low estrogen levels can cause skin and hair problems. Correcting low levels may help to resolve those problems. Using large doses to raise your level to "high" levels is more likely going to cause undesirable side effects like weight gain, headaches and mood swings.

Answered 7/16/2012

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