Did you know that your skin could indicate that you have a health problem or a health condition? Well, sometimes it can be if you pay close enough attention to it and any changes that may be occurring. Here are some examples.
Thyroid And Your Skin
Have you begun to notice that you skin has become dry and a bit scaly. Yes, once you reach your late twenties your skin can become dryer. Taking certain medications or going off certain medications such as a birth control pill can cause your skin to become dry, too.
But you can also begin experiencing severe dry and scaly skin if you are suffering from a hormone imbalance caused by your thyroid gland. Other symptoms of a thyroid problem can include changes in weight and extreme tired spells.
Luckily, a simple blood test can prove if your dry skin and other symptoms are being caused by a thyroid problem.
Changes in testosterone and estrogen levels
As you begin to enter menopause you may begin having changes in your testosterone and estrogen levels. This can lead to a few skin changes.
A decrease in your estrogen levels can cause a sudden rise in wrinkles. It can also cause the skin to become thinner. The first place this will be noticeable is around the eyes.
A decrease in your testosterone levels will cause even more wrinkling and even sagging of the skin. This will affect the deepest layers of your skin. If you suddenly quit taking The Pill, these signs will become even more noticeable.
What can you do to combat these changes in your estrogen and testosterone levels?
You can use injections and fillers to help fill in the lines around your eyes You can also use injections to fill up the padding in your face. You can use topical creams to help firm up your entire face. The best ones are the ones that are made of plant based ingredients known as phytoestrogens such as: soy, green tea and wild yam. This will help keep your face from sagging.
Should you talk to your physician about taking hormone treatments? There is a lot of argument over these. Many experts worry that these treatments can lead to a higher risk of developing many female related cancers. If your only reason to take these treatments is to fight aging, be assured there are many great products on the market that will help you do this. If you want to take these treatments due to other health issues: extreme mood swings, extreme hot flashes, insomnia, etc, talk to your physician and see where he/she stands on the issue.
Yes, we all will age and our skin will change. The key is to be aware of these changes and beware of what is and isn’t normal.
Sources:
webmd.com