Skin Health

Healthy, glowing skin is one of the first things people notice about you, and a big part of what leaves a lasting impression. At Lamorinda Women’s Health in Lafayette, California, patients have access to outstanding skin healthcare through the services of board-certified gynecologist Karine Hajyan, DO, FACOG. Booking a visit is as easy as a phone call or a few moments on the online scheduling page. 

Hormonal Skin Changes-What to Expect and How We Can Help

Estrogen does far more than regulate your cycle. It is one of the most powerful drivers of skin health in women, and when it begins to deline during perimenopause and menopause, you skin feels it first

Women lose up to 30% of their skin collagen within the first five years of menopause. This is not gradual. It is rapid, measurable, and felt. Skin that was once plump, hydrated, and elastic begins to thin. Lines deepen. Dryness sets in. Pores change. And many women notice something they never expected, their eyebrows thiining, their lashes growing sparse. 

The most common hormonal skin changes:

• Collagen loss, thinning, sagging, and deepening of fine lines
• Chronic dryness and reduced skin moisture
• Loss of firmness and elasticity
• Uneven skin tone, pigmentation, and age spots
• Increased skin sensitivity and reactivity
• Thinning of eyebrows and eyelashes
• Dull, lackluster complexion from slowed cell turnover 
• Adult hormonal acne 

At Lamorinda Women's Health, our Hormonal Skin Health services include: 

• VISA Skin Analysis-advanced imaging that objectively evaluates your skin texture, pore sizes, pigmentation, sun damage, collagen loss, and eyebrow and eyelash densisty, giving Dr. Hajyan a complete, data-driven picture of your skin health. 
• Facial Estrogen with Peptides-targeted topical treatment that restores skin hydration, stimulates collagen production, and improves firmness and elasticity from the outside in.
• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)-systemic hormonal support that addresses the root cause of skin aging, dryness, and collagen loss from the inside out.
• Lash and Brow Serum (Bimatoprost)-when VISIA identifies thinning lashes or brows, Dr. Hajyan partners with a compounded pharmacists.
• Hair Loss Treatment-personalized evaluation and treatment of hormonal hair thinning including topical Minoxidil, oral medications, hormonal optimization and nutritional support. 
• Personalized Hormonal Skin Plan-a customized care plan combining your VISIA results, hormone levels, and aesthetic goals-tailored specifically to you
• Dermatology Collaboration-when your skin or scalp concerns require further specialized evaluation, we refer to and collaborate with trusted local dermatologists to ensure continuity and the most comprehensive care possible.

What makes our approach different is that we treat the cause-not just the surface. At Lamorinda Women's Health, Dr Hajyan evaluates your skin through the lens of your hormonal health, using VISIA skin analysis to objectively measure what is happening beneath the surface. By combining facial estrogen with peptides, bioidentical hormone therapy, targeted lash and brow treatments, and hair loss therapy with topical and oral medications, we restore what declining estrogen has taken away. 

Your skin is telling a story about your hormones. We know how to read it, and how to help. 

Performing a skin examination is the starting point. Patients also have the chance to discuss their skin health and explain what they hope to achieve through treatment. Time is built into every appointment to ask questions and express concerns. 

The Lamorinda Women’s Health team understands that feeling confident about your appearance is an important part of overall wellness. To explore available treatment options and create a customized care plan, contact the office online or over the phone to book a consultation.