# Low Testosterone in Women. SIGNS NOT TO MISS (Skin, Hair, Nails)

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Podcast: [The Skin Real ®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569)
Published: 2026-02-07T17:14:11+00:00
Episode link: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/low-testosterone-in-women-signs-not-to-miss-skin-hair-nails/
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## Resource

Testosterone is known as THE male hormone, yet women carry more of it than estrogen across their lifespan. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why testosterone matters for women and how imbalances show up in skin, hair, and nails. You learn the visible signs of low and high testosterone, how aging differs from menopause-related hormone shifts, and why blood work alone misses the full picture. The episode also covers risks of pellet therapy, smarter prescribing approaches, and practical dermatology-first steps you can take while waiting for medical evaluation. This is a clear, evidence-based guide to hormone health you see in the mirror. 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 22:21 Final takeaways and viewer questions Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out! 💗 The Radiant Reset at The Skin Real is a zero-downtime experi…

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