Ocon, E; Stute, P (2009). Effect of the menopause on skin and hair. Gynäkologische Endokrinologie, 7(4), pp. 253-262. Heidelberg: Springer-Medizin-Verlag 10.1007/s10304-009-0337-2
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Hormonal changes due to the menopause may induce troublesome alterations of skin and hair. Some effects of skin ageing can be counteracted by local estrogen therapy. However, due to insufficient data systemic hormone therapy is not recommended for this indication. There are various hair diseases in dermatology. This report focuses on those relevant for the gynaecological practice at menopause. Androgenetical alopecia in women may be clinically evaluated by the Ludwig scale and hirsutism by the Ferriman-Gallwey index. Furthermore a 3-step laboratory testing and trichogram for alopecia are recommended. Androgenetical alopecia should be treated locally (2% minoxidil solution, alfatradiol). Hirsutism treatment involves topical (eflornithine) and systemic options (steroidal and non-steroidal DHT receptor inhibitors, 5α-reductase inhibitor).
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Gynaecology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Ocon, Ingrid Erika, Stute, Petra |
ISSN: |
1610-2894 |
Publisher: |
Springer-Medizin-Verlag |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 15:13 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:22 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1007/s10304-009-0337-2 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/32132 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/32132 (FactScience: 197055) |
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