expert type icon EXPERT

Dr. Stephen W. Welden

Endocrinology-Diabetes

Dr. Stephen W. Welden is a top Endocrinology-Diabetes in Lutz, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Stephen W. Welden is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Stephen W. Welden is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Stephen W. Welden is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Lutz, Florida, Dr. Stephen W. Welden is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Dr. Stephen W. Welden
  • Lutz, Florida
  • MD at the University of Tennessee
  • Accepting new patients

Suddenly getting dark hair on my chin. Hormonal problem?

Most likely this is a hormonal problem, usually related to excess androgens (male hormones). In the case of menopausal women, it is often that with failure of the ovary, estrogen READ MORE
Most likely this is a hormonal problem, usually related to excess androgens (male hormones). In the case of menopausal women, it is often that with failure of the ovary, estrogen falls more than testosterone creating a relative excess. There are a number of relatively inexpensive safe drugs, such as spironolactone, that can combat the effect of testosterone on your skin to slow down or stop male pattern hair growth. Testosterone and adrenal androgens should be measured prior to initiating therapy, to make sure there are no other causes.