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What are the side effects of dhea and what do doctors recommend for it?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DHEA: Dhea is the primary androgen in women. Oversupplementing with it causes alopeica, oily skin, acne, hirsuitism, deeper voic. Be careful.

Answered 6/30/2018

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