Aesthetically Relevant Symptoms of Menopause Transition: Impact and Approach to Management
January 2026
in “
Clinics in Dermatology
”
TLDR Managing menopause symptoms like skin changes and hair thinning involves hormone therapy, procedures, and skincare, with emotional support being important.
The document explores the aesthetic and emotional symptoms of menopause, focusing on hormonal changes that lead to skin thinning, hair loss, and increased facial hair due to decreased estrogen and increased androgens. It underscores the importance of managing these symptoms through hormone replacement therapy, topical treatments like estrogens, retinoids, and antioxidants, and lifestyle adjustments. Additionally, treatments such as minoxidil for hair loss and dermocosmetics for skin quality are discussed. The psychological impact of menopause often leads women to seek cosmetic procedures, with consistent use of minimally invasive procedures being crucial for successful outcomes. No financial support was reported for the research.