It is estimated that almost half of women experience skin issues during menopause. Reduced production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and increased production of cortisol during this period are responsible for the inevitable skin changes that women face.

Some things we might notice:

  • Dryness and Itching
  • Delicate skin
  • Acne
  • Flushing
  • Facial hair
  • Melasma
  • Facial changes
  • marfphh@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I have all of these skin issues now. Eczema, dry skin, hair loss, rosacea, acne, and the itching shit where you keep thinking there are bugs on you. If only these were the worst of my problems. :( Thanks for the validating article!