Hormones influence skin health

What is it about?

Sex hormones are essential for skin health, influencing skin texture and hydration, supporting maintenance, and affecting various skin conditions. Ongoing research explores potential treatments for skin conditions linked to hormonal changes, emphasizing the need to develop new steroidal agents that effectively reduce skin lipid production, as shown in this paper.

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Photo by Anita Jankovic on Unsplash

Photo by Anita Jankovic on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This document consolidates evidence on the structure, function, and variation of the skin under both normal and pathological conditions. It aims to link these aspects to the influence of sex hormones on the skin, thereby creating a comprehensive understanding of skin health. Additionally, it outlines various treatments and their rationale for improving skin diseases, and it suggests novel therapies for certain conditions, such as acne.