TLDR Skin hormone levels change significantly after menopause.
The study compared cutaneous hormone production in 10 pre-menopausal and 12 post-menopausal women, revealing significant differences in levels of 11-deoxycortisol, androstenedione, and progesterone, with estrone and aldosterone only detected in post-menopausal women. No significant differences were found for cortisol, cortisone, DHEA, and testosterone. These findings suggest changes in the skin's hormonal profile over a woman's lifetime, highlighting the need for further research to understand these shifts and their implications for women's health.
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