Topical use of estradiol may stimulate collagen production in aging skin

Applying the hormone estradiol to skin protected from the sun appears to stimulate production of the protein collagen in older men and women, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, it may not have the same effect on sun-exposed skin, such as the face or arms.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news140715260.html">Topical use of estradiol may stimulate collagen production in aging skin</a></p> <p>Applying the hormone estradiol to skin protected from the sun appears to stimulate production of the protein collagen in older men and women, according to a report in the September issue of <I>Archives of Dermatology, </I>one of the <I>JAMA/Archives</I> journals. However, it may not have the same effect on sun-exposed skin, such as the face or arms.</p>