A recent myth-busting column in The Washington Post addressed if estrogen creams can prevent skin aging when applied to the face. The column noted that research is lacking on the facial use of estrogen creams. However, research does show that estrogen creams can improve skin when applied topically in menopausal women, and some dermatologists do prescribe estrogen creams off-label for facial use.
Dermatologist Dr. Anthony Rossi pointed out that estrogen creams are not FDA regulated and may contain forms of estrogen other than estriol at varying concentrations. The column concluded with a list of anti-aging ingredients that research shows are effective. In addition, the column noted that, when prescribed off label, the estrogen concentration in these creams is unlikely to pose a health risk.
Knowing what your patients are reading will prepare you to answer their questions during office visits. Don’t get caught off guard. Review this list of the latest skin, hair and nail news in the mainstream media:
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- ABC News: Dark spot treatments
- Allure: In-office procedures dermatologists get themselves
- CBS News: Filler risks
- Cosmopolitan: How to remove waterproof mascara
- House Beautiful/AOL: Never sleep without a duvet cover
- InStyle: Ingredients for dry, winter skin
- InStyle:Why hair can get oily fast
- Marie Claire:Beef tallow for the skin
- Marie Claire: Tretinoin
- New Beauty: Sebaceous filaments
- New Beauty: Skin barrier defense
- New Beauty: Skincare trends for 2025
- New Beauty:Winter skin hydration tips
- Newsweek:Acne and aging
- Oprah Daily:How to build a skincare routine
- Parade:How to prevent gray hair
- Real Simple:How to keep skin hydrated in winter
- Real Simple: How to manage oily skin
- Real Simple:Vaseline fragrance hack
- Refinery29:Skin benefits of red light masks
- SELF:Aquaphor vs. Vaseline
- SELF:Dry shampoo tip
- SELF:Do silicone scar sheets work?
- SELF:What does toner do?
- The New York Times:Are hot showers bad?
- The Washington Post:Beef tallow for skin
- TODAY:Beauty myth-busters
- S. News & World Report: Ultraprocessed foods and psoriasis
- USA TODAY:How to grow strong healthy nails
- Vogue:Inside-out guide to eczema and psoriasis
- Vogue:Men are getting filler more than ever
- Vogue:Skin and hair care during a drought
- Well+Good: Castor oil for the face
- Well+Good:Makeup items to replace
- Women’s Health:How to treat an aging neck
- Women’s Health:Tips for regrowing edges
- Women’s Health:What is inflammaging?
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