Talk to your dermatologist about whether topical estrogen is right for you!
- Menopause and Skin Health: Menopause leads to decreased estrogen levels, significantly affecting skin health.
- Moisture Retention: Reduced estrogen impacts the skin’s ability to retain moisture, increasing dryness and reducing elasticity.
- Collagen Production: Estrogen promotes collagen formation; its decline during menopause results in a 30% drop in collagen in the first five years, contributing to less firm skin and deeper wrinkles.
- Skin Repair and Pigmentation: Lower estrogen levels slow skin healing and contribute to uneven skin tone and age spots.
- Sebum Production: Decreased estrogen leads to reduced oil production, drying out the skin and impairing its barrier function.
- Increased Sensitivity: Changes in skin barrier function heighten susceptibility to environmental damage and may worsen conditions like eczema or rosacea.
- Research and Treatments: Ongoing research into dermatological treatments aims to mitigate menopause-related skin changes by replenishing estrogen's effects to restore hydration, elasticity, and health.
