Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hormonal effects on skin aging.

T J Phillips1, Z Demircay, M Sahu

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|September 6, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Double Burden of Malnutrition among Mother-Child Dyads in a Rural Area of West Bengal, India: A Comprehensive Analysis of Contributing Factors.

Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)·2026
Same author

Knowledge, Attitude and Level of Involvement of Married Males in Family Planning.

Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)·2023
Same author

Role of free volumes and segmental dynamics on ion conductivity of PEO/LiTFSI solid polymer electrolytes filled with SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles: a positron annihilation and broadband dielectric spectroscopy study.

Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP·2021
Same author

Non-genetic factors that influence methamphetamine intake in a genetic model of differential methamphetamine consumption.

Psychopharmacology·2020
Same author

A comparative study between rubber band ligation and local application of herbal caustic compound (<i>pratisaraneeya kshara</i>) in management of internal haemorrhoids.

Journal of traditional and complementary medicine·2020
Same author

Chondromalacia of the cranial medial femoral condyle; its occurrence and association with clinical outcome in a population of adult horses with stifle lameness.

Equine veterinary journal·2019
Same journal

Cardiovascular Prevention in Older Adults: From Estimation to Treatment.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Preventive Cardiology for the Clinically Complex Older Adult.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

A Preventive Neurology Perspective on Promoting Brain Health and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Secondary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Primary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Managing Bleeding Risk in Older Adults: Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
See all related articles

As people age, hormone levels like estrogen and testosterone decrease, impacting skin health. Hormone replacement therapy may offer potential benefits for aging skin.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Hormonal changes are a natural part of aging.
  • Key hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and growth hormone decline with age.
  • The impact of these age-related hormonal shifts on skin physiology is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of decreased hormone levels on the skin.
  • To explore the potential dermatological benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on hormones and skin aging.
  • Analysis of research data concerning estrogen, testosterone, DHEA-S, and growth hormone in relation to skin changes.
  • Examination of clinical evidence for HRT's efficacy in mitigating skin aging.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Decreased estrogen levels are associated with skin thinning, dryness, and reduced elasticity.
  • Reduced testosterone and DHEA-S may contribute to changes in skin texture and wound healing.
  • Growth hormone decline can affect skin hydration and barrier function.
  • Hormone replacement therapy shows promise in improving skin hydration, elasticity, and thickness.

Conclusions:

  • Age-related hormone decline significantly affects skin structure and function.
  • Hormone replacement therapy presents a potential strategy for addressing cutaneous aging, particularly concerning estrogen, testosterone, DHEA-S, and growth hormone.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize HRT protocols for dermatological benefits.