Dermatologist’s Guide to Intimate Aging Skin Care | Dr. Sam Ellis

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Itching, burning, dryness “down there”? You’re not alone. In this dermatologist-led guide, we explain vulvar/vaginal skin changes with age—from perimenopause through postmenopause—and what actually helps: everyday care, OTC options, and when to ask your gyn/derm about prescriptions. What you’ll learn: - Why estrogen decline affects vaginal dryness and vulvar skin thinning (aka GSM: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) - Safe, gentle intimate skin care routines - OTC vs prescription: vaginal estrogen, DHEA (prasterone), ospemifene CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Vaginal skin aging 101 02:30 Common vaginal skin changes in menopause 07:40 Products that can help dry skin down there 09:05 In-office treatments and solutions Product recs! Vaginal moisturizers: Replens Vaginal Moisturizer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22526333 Revaree Vaginal Moisturizer*: https://amzn.to/4okQ03T Water-based lubricants: DAME | Aloe Lube*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22524067 NÉCESSAIRE | The Sex Gel*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22524161 (Use code DRELLIS for 10% off ) Oil-based lubricants: COCONU | Natural and Organic Lubricant*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22524631 ASTROGLIDE | Sensual Massage Oil and Lube*: https://amzn.to/3UdfIth Silicone-based lubricants: UBERLUBE | Premium Silicone Lubricant*: https://amzn.to/4ojvTTv ASTROGLIDE | Premium Silicone lube*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22526560 CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsamanthaellis Website: https://www.mybeautymd.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!