Dr Raquel Amado details how she used regenerative treatments to enhance skin and hair quality in a menopausal patient.
The visible decline of skin and hair quality, which many women experience as part of the menopause, can have a significant impact on quality of life. It can lead to an increased perception of ageing and unattractiveness, while also being seen to indicate poor health and wellbeing.1
In a 2018 survey of 1,287 women, 72% reported that they noticed changes in their skin at perimenopause/menopause, while 50% felt they had been insufficiently informed about these symptoms.1
This article examines how aesthetic practitioners can educate women about menopausal skin and hair changes, while highlighting proven solutions.
Pathophysiology of menopausal skin and hair changes
Menopause is defined as the time at which a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. This occurs because of a decline in hormone levels, which also leads to other changes that include skin and hair health. Female pattern…
