Top Female Dermatological Concerns

By Dr. Wendy Myers

At Windsor dermatology, we see women of all ages with concerns often varying by age group. While many of these are applicable to all age groups, there is a particular focus in these age brackets and a variety of treatment options available.

In Your 20s: Acne

Women in their 20s often come in seeking treatment of acne, although unfortunately acne can affect many age ranges.

In Your 30s and 40s: Skin Cancer Concerns and Pregnancy Changes

Often in the 30s and 40s, there is increasing awareness and concern regarding prevention of photodamage, early detection of skin cancer, as well as pregnancy related changes. Pregnancy can bring many changes that are most commonly due to hormonal fluctuations. There is an increase in pigmentation, often seen on the face as melasma, or the body, commonly on the breasts or abdomen. Increased vascularity is frequent as well, presenting with small blood vessels on the skin called telangectasia, or varicose veins involving the legs. Common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis may also change during pregnancy. Lastly, specific rashes, one called PUPPP (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy) can develop later in pregnancy that often can improve after delivery, but need to be monitored.

In Your 50s and Beyond: Repairing Skin Damage

As women progress into their 50s and later, concerns turn more to repair of sun damage already obtained as well as reversal of signs of aging. Cumulative effects of repeated sun exposure also become more prevalent and need treatment including actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the most deadly, melanoma. The unifying goal of all of female patients though is achieving and maintaining healthy skin, at any age.

While women are very proactive about seeking help for their skin, male patients are also becoming more aware of the importance of skin health and protection. Windsor Dermatology is composed of an all Board-certified staff of physicians able to assist patients with all dermatologic needs and concerns.

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