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HRT and Your Skin: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Does hormone therapy improve skin? A pharmacist reviews what the research supports, what it does not, and why skin alone is not a reason to start.

What Oestrogen Actually Does for Your Skin — and What Happens When It Goes

Oestrogen drives collagen, hyaluronic acid, barrier lipids, wound healing and sebum. A pharmacist explains each mechanism and what its loss means in practice.

Formication: The Crawling Skin Sensation of Perimenopause Nobody Warns You About

Around 22% of perimenopausal women report a crawling sensation on the skin. A pharmacist explains what formication is, why it happens, and what helps.

Brittle Nails, Ridges and Peeling in Menopause: What Is Happening and What Helps

Nails that split, peel and develop vertical ridges are a common menopausal change. A pharmacist explains the keratin and collagen connection and what actually works.

Skin Tags, Cherry Angiomas and New Growths After 40: What They Are and What to Check

New bumps, red dots and rough patches appear from your forties. A pharmacist explains which are harmless, which need checking, and what never to do at home.

A Complete Perimenopause Skincare Routine: Morning and Night, Step by Step

An exact morning and evening routine for perimenopausal skin, with the order, the timings, and what to do on the weeks your skin behaves differently.

Supplements for Menopausal Skin: What Has Evidence and What Does Not

A pharmacist reviews collagen peptides, omega-3, vitamin D, biotin and the rest — what the research supports, and what to test before you buy anything.

Body Acne and Back Breakouts in Perimenopause

Breakouts on the chest, back and shoulders in your forties have a different cause and need a different approach. A pharmacist explains what works.

Menopause Hair and Scalp: Shedding, Dryness and a Scalp That Suddenly Hurts

Hair thins on your head while it coarsens on your chin. A pharmacist explains the androgen shift, scalp sensitivity, and what has evidence.

Why Everything Takes Longer to Heal After Menopause

Spots that used to clear in a week now take a month, and the marks last for months. A pharmacist explains the oestrogen and wound healing connection.