Keratosis Menopausal

Menopausal keratosis is a skin change that occurs in women during menopause or in the last years before it. This condition can lead to deterioration of a woman's appearance and discomfort. In this article we will talk about this condition and how to deal with it.

How does Keratosis occur? Menopausal keratosis (in the English version of the name the term “menopausal keratosis” is also used, do not confuse it with the disease seborrheic keratosis, in which oncology) develops as a result of a decrease in the level of female sex hormones and changes in the hormonal balance of the body. With a decrease in estrogen, the thickness of the stratum corneum of the epidermis decreases, as a result of which the already “grown” layer of cells thickens, and the process of cell death and exfoliation is disrupted. This causes the top layer of skin to thicken and may become lumpy and shiny. Menopausal changes occur in the body as we age, but their occurrence can be accelerated by factors such as taking certain medications and stress. During menopause, women often experience a decrease in immunity, which causes an increase in the number of bacteria on the skin, and plaques form on the stratum corneum of the skin. They often appear under the hair on the forehead or in the temple area. Over time, plaques appear on the skin of the forehead, cheeks, upper chest, abdomen and back. They are usually brown in color and have a rough texture. Unfortunately, keratosis often worsens, becoming darker and causing itching and pain. This condition is more common in older ladies and those representatives of the fair sex who have certain innate facial features - such as fatty folds on faces without wrinkles or gray, “glass” skin. In addition, women with a tendency to acne and seborrhea suffer from this. What causes the risk? This disease, due to heredity, is considered the most important factor in its occurrence.