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Skin and menopause (Menopause, Peri-menopause & Hair Loss)
» Skin and menopause
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» Ann Endocrinol (Paris). 2006 Dec;67(6):575-80
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» Important changes related to declining level of several hormones occur
» during menopause: vasomotor instability, bone loss, anxiety, sexual
» dysfunction, skin aging...
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» Our objective was a review of the literature concerning the histological
» and clinical changes seen in post menopausal skin, and also an analysis of
» the effect of hormonal replacement therapy in slowing down the aging
» process. Decline in progesterone increases the impact of androgen on the
» sebaceous glands and hair.
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» Decreased estrogen slows down mitotic activity in the epidermal basal
» layer, reduces the synthesis of collagen and contributes to thickening of
» the dermo-epidermal junction. This hypoestrogenemia may be spontaneously
» attenuated by local synthesis of oestradiol in peripheral target tissues
» according to the intracrine process.
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» This new hormonal pattern is associated with skin atrophy, hyperseborrhea,
» increased pilosity on the cheeks and upper lip, loss of scalp hair,
» increase in degeneration of elastic tissue, atrophy and dryness of the
» vaginal mucosa.
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» Estrogen treatment in post menopausal women has been shown to increase
» collagen content, dermal thickness and elasticity. Biophysical properties
» are also significantly improved for the parameters reflecting hydration and
» sebum secretion.
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» However, numerous side effects such as increased incidence of cancer and
» cardiovascular morbidity limit the use of this treatment. So non hormonal
» alternatives are proposed. Laser and lifting remain the most important
» options.
One thing is for sure the skin and the hair went at the same time, it was if they were linked. I basically noticed a decline in my skin elasticity at the same time I noticed my hair hair thinning.
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- Skin and menopause - delilah, 13.06.2008, 08:07