*Content reviewed by HotPause Health Medical Advisor & Board-Certified Dermatologist Marisa Chapman, MD

Does Menopause Cause Dry, Itchy Skin?

HotPause Health Medical Advisor and board-certified Dermatologist, Dr. Marisa Chapman shares why menopause can cause dry, itchy skin. The primary culprit behind many menopausal symptoms, including dry skin, is the decrease in estrogen.

This hormone plays a key role in maintaining skin thickness, elasticity, and plumpness, by promoting the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Collagen, a protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity, is produced less as estrogen levels decline.

This decrease contributes to the overall thinning of the skin and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a molecule in the skin that helps to attract and retain water; as this substance decreases, the skin loses significant moisture.

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