Dermatological Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy

    October 2025 in “ Journal of the Endocrine Society
    Fathimath Shifaly, Lelia Yousif, Shweta Verma, Precious Itohan Godspower, Catherine Dominguez-Bali, Alberto Dominguez-Bali
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    an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

    Studysummary This research review observed that topical hormone replacement therapy, particularly estradiol and estradiol-testosterone combinations, significantly increased Type I and III collagen synthesis in the skin of postmenopausal women, suggesting benefits against collagen loss-related skin aging effects such as reduced elasticity and increased dryness.
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