Estrogen drop in menopause drives skin shifts, spiking risks for alopecia like frontal fibrosing and female pattern hair loss, often post-menopause with early/surgical cases hit harder; psoriasis tends to persist or flare. Acne and rosacea mostly ease up, melasma varies with more facial spread post-transition, while hidradenitis suppurativa shows mixed responses. Menopausal hormone therapy raises odds for some alopecia and rosacea, though data varies; dermatologists must factor hormonal status for tailored care amid calls for diverse, modern studies. Share your clinic trends in comments! Click here to read more.
##Reference## Roster, K., Fleshner, L., Karatas, T.B. et al. Menopause and Common Dermatoses: A Systematic Review. Am J Clin Dermatol 27, 67–84 (2026).## Among your menopausal patients, which skin issue flares most post-transition? Acne breakout Hair thinning/alopecia Rosacea…
