| Skin climacteric aging and hormone replacement therapy. | |
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PMID: 17173565 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A gender perspective is indispensable for a full understanding of aging. Menopause is a turning point in women's lives. In addition to the effects of chronological aging, sunlight exposure, and other environmental and endogenous stimuli, the climacteric appears to exert some dramatic consequences on skin biology and aspect. The epidermis may become xerotic and exhibit altered functions. The dermis thins out and its elasticity decreases in concert with the decline in bone mass. The skin microcirculation is impaired. These aspects are some of the better worked-out changes of the climacteric, which in turn seem to be stabilized or in part reversible with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The HRT effect on menopause consequences on hair growth and sebum production is less impressive. This review summarizes some important impacts of the climacteric on skin, and highlights the benefits of HRT that may influence cosmetic dermatology. |
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Authors:
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Pascale Quatresooz; C Piérard-Franchimont; U Gaspard; Gérald E Piérard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Volume: 5 ISSN: 1473-2165 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Dermatol Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-12-18 Completed Date: 2007-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101130964 Medline TA: J Cosmet Dermatol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatopathology, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium. |
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Biomechanics Climacteric / physiology* Estrogen Replacement Therapy* / adverse effects Female Humans Menopause / physiology* Microcirculation / physiology Middle Aged Skin / blood supply* Skin Aging* |
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