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
Huh. That explains the sudden tendency to get back-of-the-hand eczema, and why putting a little OTC bi-est cream on the backs of my hands cleared it up better than cortisone cream did.