Dryness and itching is probably the most common complaint that women who are perimenopausal

and menopausal will have. And that's because estrogen produces our skin's own

moisturizing factors. The other reason might be because there's so many nerve endings in the

skin. And we know that nerve tissue also has estrogen receptors and without

these, you might be finding that the nerves are misfiring. Now have you noticed that your skin

and hair has changed perhaps in perimenopause or menopause? Well, consultant dermatologist,

Dr. Saarj Rajpar can tell you why. Hello, welcome to the

Lizarl Wellbeing Show, the podcast helping us all have a better second half. I'm Lizzo and I am on a

mission to find ways for all of us to thrive in our later life by investing, just a little bit

perhaps, in our health and our well-being today. Well, back to that

question then. Have you, I wonder, notice your skin and hair changing during perimenopause and

menopause? Most likely you have because hormones play a huge role in skin aging and hair health.

And the more I delve into this, the more I realize what a minefield

it is. Honestly, menopause truly is the gift that keeps on giving, isn't it, in so many

areas. Well, Dr. Saj is a consultant dermatologist and a national laser expert, as well as

treating skin cancer. He has a special interest in the skin and hair changes that happen through perimenopause and menopause.

We actually met in real life not so long ago at a Newsome Health conference.

And I listened to his presentation, took so many notes and was absolutely determined to get him on the show here to really unpick even more of his great brain.

So today, how to tackle skin issues like dry skin and why you might be losing hair on your head

and growing it on your chin at the same time.

And whether collagen supplements will actually make a difference to how your skin ages.

Thank you. will actually make a difference to how your skin ages. Saj, welcome. I'm very thrilled that we managed to get you here.

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