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Perimenopause Skin Changes

Meaning

Perimenopause skin changes refer to the dermatological alterations that occur during the transitional phase leading up to menopause, primarily driven by fluctuating and ultimately declining ovarian estrogen production. These common changes manifest clinically as increased dryness, reduced elasticity, accelerated collagen degradation, and a general thinning of the skin structure, leading to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These visible effects are a direct consequence of systemic hormonal shifts impacting dermal and epidermal physiology.