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    Glossary Estrogen

    group of hormones regulating female reproductive system and traits

    Estrogen, also spelled oestrogen, is a group of hormones primarily responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and bone health, and is also present in smaller amounts in males, where it helps regulate certain functions of the reproductive system and maintain bone density.

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      research Estrogens and the skin

      137 citations , June 2005 in “Climacteric”
      This review indicates that estrogen loss during menopause significantly impacts skin health, while estrogen treatment may increase skin collagen, thickness, and elasticity, though effects on other skin characteristics are inconsistent.

      research Effect of estrogens on skin aging and the potential role of SERMs

      120 citations , October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging”
      This review discusses the effects of estrogens on skin aging and highlights the potential benefits of estrogen replacement therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulators for improving skin health in postmenopausal women, but reports no new clinical findings.

      research Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages

      68 citations , June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”
      This review discusses the influence of oestrogens on various skin components and highlights their modulatory roles and receptor pathways, but it reports no new clinical results.

      research Estrogens and the hair follicle. Ostrogene und der Haarfollikel

      50 citations , May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
      This review discusses the role of estrogens in hair follicle cycling and the skin, highlighting the need for more research on estrogen signaling pathways and their interactions with other factors in hair biology.

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