Menopause Skin Changes and the Science of Skincare
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All these women in their forties and fifties come in that were like my skin just suddenly changed overnight. Sudden dryness, sensitivity, loss of elasticity and sagging, and it's all happening at once. Losing the thirty percent collagen in those first five years after menopause. It happens to everyone. You know, I see just as many men. I like to explain it to my patients, your face has gotten too small for your skin.
You
lose fat where you want it, you gain it. You
gain it where you don't.
Why does skin change so suddenly during perimenopause and menopause?
What does the research actually show about hormone therapy and skin aging? If I have a woman who is in
their seventies, eighties, nineties, her skin looks really good for her age, I always ask and usually discover that she was placed on hormones. Is it ever too late to start protecting your skin? Um
The views and opinions expressed on Unpaused are those of the talent and guests alone, and are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. No part of this podcast or any related materials are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My guest today is someone that is both my friend and my colleague at the University of Texas Medical Branch. And she's a big part of the reason I understand my own skin. Dr. Erica Kelly was the first physician who ever told me about what was happening to my skin in midlife. The thinning, the loss of that bounce, was tied to losing estrogen and the collagen that goes with it.
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Chapters
8 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–2:55
2
Why does skin change so suddenly during perimenopause and menopause?
2:55–11:53
3
How do estrogen and other hormones affect skin, acne, and hair?
11:53–14:11
4
Why does menopausal skin become dry, rough, thin, and easily bruised?
14:11–24:47
5
What causes menopause-related sagging, sensitive skin, acne, and rosacea?
24:47–31:05
6
Does hormone therapy improve skin aging, collagen, and hydration?
31:05–42:33
7
How does topical estrogen work for facial skin, and when might results appear?
42:33–44:13
8
Which skincare ingredients have the strongest evidence for menopausal skin?
44:13–56:06
Speakers
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