Skin wrinkles and rigidity in early postmenopausal women vary by race/ethnicity: baseline characteristics of the skin ancillary study of the KEEPS trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize skin wrinkles and rigidity in recently menopausal women.

Design

Baseline assessment of participants before randomization to study drug.

Setting

Multicenter trial, university medical centers.

Patient(s)

Recently menopausal participants enrolled in the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

Intervention(s)

Skin wrinkles were assessed at 11 locations on the face and neck using the Lemperle wrinkle scale. Skin rigidity was assessed at the forehead and cheek using a durometer.

Main outcome measure(s)

Skin wrinkles and rigidity were compared among race/ethnic groups. Skin wrinkles and rigidity were correlated with age, time since menopause, weight, and body mass index (BMI).

Result(s)

In early menopausal women,

SUBMITTER: Wolff E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3026089 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature