SynthesisAmerican journal of clinical dermatology2026
Menopause and Common Dermatoses: A Systematic Review.
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- Sex Hormones in Psoriatic Disease: A Systematic Review.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026Pooled it
- Arthropod Exposure-Associated Neurogenic Pruritus: A Complex Neuro-Immune Transition Mimicking Refractory Urticaria.Cureus · 2026Article
- Neurohormonal-Immune Dysregulation in Rosacea: Emerging Perspectives from the Skin-Gut-Brain Axis.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundMenopause is a universal physiological transition, marked by a decline in estrogen, which has important effects on skin and mucosal health. The impact of menopause and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) on chronic dermatoses remains incompletely defined.
objectiveThe aim was to investigate the relationship between menopause, MHT, and common dermatological conditions.
methodsPubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to September 2024 in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible studies evaluated menopause or MHT in relation to alopecia, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, melasma, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Investigational cohorts largely consisted of menopausal women, although participant characteristics varied. Data on study design, population, hormonal status, and dermatological outcomes were extracted and synthesized.
resultsA total of 40 studies met inclusion criteria. Alopecia, particularly frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and female pattern hair loss (FPHL), showed the strongest postmenopausal associations, with most cases presenting after menopause and earlier or surgical menopause conferring greater risk. Psoriasis frequently persisted or worsened after menopause, though objective assessments are limited. Acne and rosacea generally improved, whereas melasma showed mixed outcomes, including greater extra-facial involvement post menopause. HS responses to menopause were inconsistent. MHT was linked to increased risk of FFA and rosacea, whereas findings for other dermatoses were more variable or absent. Most of the studies involved MHT formulations that are less commonly used in current clinical practice.
conclusionMenopause influences the onset and course of several chronic dermatoses, while data on MHT remain more limited and inconsistent. Dermatologists should consider menopausal status and hormone therapy exposure when evaluating skin disease. Longitudinal, dermatology-focused studies-particularly those integrating diverse populations and updated hormone therapies-are needed to inform individualized care.
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