Menopause Conversations - Ep 71 Skin & Hair in Menopause

Welcome to this episode of Menopause Conversations, where we discuss the significant changes in skin and hair during menopause with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt.
Mandy is a GP in Hampshire and holds a certificate in menopause care from the British menopause Society and is a certified ISGE (International Society of gynaecological endocrinology ) practitioner and a certified nutritionist ( MNU) and author of the book “What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair.”
Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. Menopause and Skin Health
• Aging Skin: Discover how the structure of skin changes during menopause, affecting elasticity and hydration.
• Skin as a Canvas: Learn how skin reflects emotions, identity, and well-being.
• The Brain-Skin Connection: Understand how menopause impacts the brain and skin microbiome.
2. Menopause and Hair Loss
• Head Hair vs. Body Hair: Why does head hair remain while body hair diminishes during menopause?
• Beauty Standards and Hair: The impact of societal beauty standards and the role of eyebrows.
3. Hormonal Changes & Their Effect on Skin and Hair
• Perimenopause Skin Changes: How hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause mirror puberty in reverse.
• Collagen and Bone Density: The relationship between collagen levels and post-menopause skin health.
• Rosacea, Acne, and Androgens: Understanding how androgen receptors affect skin during menopause.
4. Hyperpigmentation in Menopause
• Melanin and Skin Tone: Why hyperpigmentation increases and the dangers of tanning during menopause.
5. Collagen Supplements and Skin Health
• Collagen: Fact or Myth?: Are collagen supplements effective for menopausal skin?
• Protein for Skin Health: Learn how much protein is needed daily to maintain muscle and skin strength.
6. Best Skin Treatments for Menopause
• Microneedling & Red Light Therapy: What to know before trying these popular skin treatments.
Learn More:
For expert insights into managing your skin and hair during menopause, watch this episode and visit Dr. Mandy Leonhardt’s website at www.hormoneequilibrium.co.uk.
Don’t miss out on this valuable episode to discover how you can take better care of your skin and hair during menopause!