Hormonal effects on skin aging

Clin Geriatr Med. 2001 Nov;17(4):661-72, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0690(05)70092-6.

Abstract

With aging, there is a decrease in the level of hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and growth hormone. The effect of this decrease on the skin has been poorly documented, although more data are available for estrogen than for other hormones. This article reviews the effect of decreasing hormone levels on the skin and the possible cutaneous benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dehydroepiandrosterone / metabolism
  • Estrogens / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Growth Hormone / metabolism
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy*
  • Hot Flashes / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Menopause / physiology*
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*
  • Skin Aging / physiology*
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Testosterone / metabolism*
  • Vulvovaginitis / drug therapy
  • Vulvovaginitis / etiology
  • Wound Healing / physiology

Substances

  • Estrogens
  • Testosterone
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone
  • Growth Hormone