Myths vs facts: Hormoncheck Frauen and skin aging

The link between hormone levels and skin aging is often oversimplified. A women's hormone check (e.g., estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA) can indicate hormonal shifts that affect skin – for example, declining estradiol during menopause is associated with collagen loss and wrinkle formation. However, skin aging is multifactorial: UV exposure, lifestyle, genetics, and diet play larger roles than single hormone values. Myths like 'hormone creams reverse aging' or 'a hormone check alone predicts skin age' lack evidence. MyBody-X hormone tests are screening tools, not medical diagnoses. They can serve as a starting point for a doctor's consultation but do not replace clinical assessment. Evidence: mechanistic (hormones influence skin structure), but no large RCTs on hormone checks and skin aging. Caution against self-medicating with hormones – risks include thrombosis and cancer. Bottom line: a hormone check can be informative, but skin aging is not solely determined by hormones.