Estrogen-deficient skin: The role of topical therapy

• Main Authors: Alexandra K. Rzepecki, BS (Author), Jenny E. Murase, MD (Author), Rupal Juran, MD (Author), Sabrina G. Fabi, MD (Author), Beth N. McLellan, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Menopause is a major turning point in a woman's life that is characterized by declining ovarian function and decreased serum estrogen levels. The resulting hormonal changes particularly affect the skin, with postmenopausal symptoms such as loss of structural architecture and increased propensit...