Dermatologic Diseases and Problems of Women Throughout the Life Cycle

The document reviewed dermatologic diseases affecting women throughout their life cycle, from infancy to old age. It highlighted conditions like genodermatoses, trichotillomania, dermatitis artefacta, and various infectious diseases. Pregnancy-related skin changes such as hyperpigmentation, varicosities, and edema were discussed, with varicosities affecting about 40% and edema 70% of pregnant women in the third trimester. Postadolescent acne, autoimmune progesterone dermatitis, and neurotic excoriations were also noted. In menopause and old age, conditions like lichen sclerosus, Paget's disease, and keratoderma climactericum were highlighted, with hormone replacement therapy being a common treatment. The document emphasized the importance of recognizing and treating these dermatologic issues in women at different life stages and the need for careful patient selection and awareness of side effects in cosmetic treatments.