What are the symptoms of high male androgen levels in men?
Sep 09, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Symptoms of high male androgen levels in men include abnormal skin conditions, such as oily skin, clogged pores, or the appearance of pimples and acne. They may also experience heightened sexual function, such as frequent erections and increased sexual desire. Other symptoms include tachycardia, characterized by an increased heart rate and prolonged duration of heartbeat. Additionally, excessive androgens may clog hair follicles on the scalp, leading to seborrheic alopecia.
Common symptoms of elevated male androgen levels in men generally include abnormal skin conditions, hyperactive sexual function, increased heart rate, and hair loss.
1. Abnormal Skin Conditions
Elevated androgen levels in men can easily lead to abnormal skin conditions. The patient's skin often becomes oily because excessive secretion of androgens stimulates the overproduction of sebum. This can clog pores, resulting in enlarged pores, acne, or pimples.
2. Hyperactive Sexual Function
Excessively high androgen levels may cause hyperactive sexual function in men, leading to frequent penile erections and heightened sexual desire.
3. Increased Heart Rate
If elevated androgen levels result from taking too many androgen-containing medications, it commonly causes tachycardia (increased heart rate), raising the number of heartbeats with typically prolonged duration.
4. Hair Loss
Elevated androgen levels often lead to excessive sebum production, which can block scalp pores and result in seborrheic alopecia (oil-related hair loss).
Men with high androgen levels are advised to adjust their diet in daily life. When necessary, they should seek timely medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and follow appropriate treatment under a doctor’s guidance.
