Lip skin and estrogen deficiency: correction of the effects of hypoestrogenism
Within the framework of this article, we propose to consider in detail one of the manifestations of hypoestrogenism, namely its effect on the mucous membrane of the lips of women.
During the aging process, all tissues of the female body change. Osteoporosis develops in the bones, muscles begin to suffer from atony, the mucous membrane undergoes atrophy, and the skin is troubled by the manifestation of a multitude of aesthetic and dermatological problems, such as wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dryness, etc. All these are direct or indirect consequences of hypoestrogens, which are the focus of efforts of many specialists, from gynecologists to cosmetologists.
Degenerative changes in the epithelium and connective tissue layer (increased hyperkeratosis), as well as a decrease in the functions of the salivary glands (hyposalivation) are observed with a decrease in estrogen levels in the premenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal periods.
Patients turn to aesthetic medicine specialists with complaints of dryness of the red border of the lips, fine wrinkles, cracks. Doctors usually offer the introduction of hyaluronic acid (fillers) as a treatment. This method is well suited for smoothing fine wrinkles and increasing the lost volume of the lips, but problems such as dryness, peeling and even the appearance of cracks are exacerbated by the introduction of fillers.
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