Dermatological Changes During Menopause and HRT: What to Expect

January 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”

Bruna Souza Félix Bravo, Laís Penedo, Raquel de Melo Carvalho, Carolina Dal Vesco, Mariana Calomeni, Débora Pinto Gapanowicz, Elaine Kemen, Raphaela Paes, Guilherme Renke

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Studysummary In this study, Brazilian postmenopausal women reported that menopause significantly deteriorates the quality of their skin, nails, and hair, negatively affecting self-esteem and quality of life, with a need for better understanding of hormone replacement therapy's dermatological effects.

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