Women's Skin Throughout Lifetime: Hormonal Impact and Disorders

    January 2014 in “ BioMed Research International ”
    Gérald Pierard, Corinne Charlier, Philippe Delvenne, P. Humbert, C Piérard-Franchimont
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    TLDR Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
    The document is an editorial overview from BioMed Research International that discusses the impact of hormonal status on women's skin and mucosae throughout their lives. It includes ten papers on topics ranging from breast volume measurement and skin response to seasonal changes to the effects of hormone disruptors and various skin disorders specific to women. One study with 47 menopausal women found seasonal variations in skin hydration and roughness, while another involving 261 volunteers detected widespread exposure to hormone disruptors, with differences noted across age and gender. Additional topics covered include pruritus, female pattern hair loss, acne's link to depression and suicide, psoriasis, vulvar skin disorders, and cutaneous melanomas in young women. The special issue aims to enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of women's skin disorders.
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