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Post-Menopause Skin

Meaning

Post-Menopause Skin refers to the characteristic physiological and structural changes that occur in the integumentary system following the cessation of menstrual cycles, primarily driven by the sustained, significant decline in circulating estrogen levels. This condition is marked by a rapid decrease in dermal collagen content, which can drop by up to thirty percent in the first five years, leading to increased skin thinning, loss of elasticity, and pronounced wrinkling and sagging. Additionally, reduced sebum production contributes to increased dryness, fragility, and impaired barrier function. Clinically, managing post-menopause skin requires addressing both the hormonal deficiency and the resulting structural compromise.