Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology

    January 2002 in “ Gynecological endocrinology ”
    Christian J. Gruber, Friedrich Wieser, Isabel M.L. Gruber, Kathrin Ferlitsch, Doris Gruber, Johannes Huber
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    TLDR Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
    The document discusses the role of ovarian steroids in skin and hair metabolism, body composition, and subcutaneous fat distribution, noting that imbalances can lead to issues such as obesity and cellulite, which often affect women differently than men. This has led to the emergence of aesthetic endocrinology, which explores the use of sex steroids, applied topically or orally, to mitigate aging effects on the skin, particularly after menopause. While it cannot fully restore youthful skin, estrogen treatments are suggested to slow the aging process. However, for hair loss in women, only the non-hormonal treatment minoxidil has been confirmed effective. The document also indicates potential endocrinological treatments for hirsutism, acne, and body composition changes.
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