Cycle irregularity, perimenopause and post-partum can influence self-perception of skin disorders and impact wellbeing: results of a worldwide epidemiological study

C. Zouboulis, C. Deloche, S. Leclerc-Mercier, P. Martel, C. Taieb, B. Sant’Anna

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Skin physiological characteristics and skin disorders are considered to be directly influenced by menstruation.^1,2
Physiological changes are associated with the menstrual cycle and hormone fluctuations play an important role in regulating skin physiological parameters during it.³
Several skin characteristics, including skin surface lipids and sebum production, skin thickness, skin hydration, barrier function, dermal collagen content, skin pigmentation, UV susceptibility and resident skin microbiota can vary with the cyclically fluctuating levels of oestrogens and progesterone.¹
The impact of the hormonal status on skin disorders of women has - until now - been poorly studied.