Skin Aging and Menopause
January 2003
in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
TLDR Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
The 2002 study "Skin Aging and Menopause: Implications for Treatment" found that menopause significantly impacts skin and hair health due to hormonal changes. The hypoestrogenic state of menopause influences dermal cellular metabolism, leading to changes in collagen content, alterations in the concentration of glycoaminoglycans, and a decrease in water content. These changes result in diminished skin elasticity and strength, leading to wrinkles. Hair loss is also associated with the onset of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy was found to potentially slow these effects. The study also highlighted that the negative effects of hypoestrogenemia on the skin often mirror those in internal organs, with estrogen replacement therapy able to partially or completely reverse these changes.
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