TLDR HRT helps improve skin issues caused by menopause.
The document discussed the significant impact of menopause on women's skin, including increased dryness, reduced elasticity, and impaired microcirculation, which are compounded by chronological aging and environmental factors. These changes in the skin's biology and appearance were found to be somewhat stabilized or partially reversible with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, the effects of HRT on hair growth and sebum production were less notable. The review highlighted the importance of understanding these changes and the potential benefits of HRT in cosmetic dermatology.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
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April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
