How Hormones Affect Skin Acne and Aging


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According to Cosmetic Dermatology, a textbook of the field written by Dr. Leslie Baumann, it has been established that hormones affect acne levels, skin thickness, wrinkles, and hair growth. Understanding of how hormones affect skin is particularly beneficial for women who are postmenopausal and considering HRT, or restoring hormonal levels after cancer treatment. How do hormones affect acne? As acne generally begins with puberty and the emergence of hormones, many women blame estrogen and testosterone for their acne troubles. However,... read more