Osteoporosis, Skin Collagen, and Androgen

Authors:
  • MBMartin M. Black
    Martin M. Black
  • SSSam Shuster
    Sam Shuster
  • EBEva Bottoms
    Eva Bottoms
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Abstract
Total skin collagen was found to be decreased in untreated patients with osteoporosis, particularly women, but increased after treatment with androgens in women. Decreased body collagen may possibly be a primary defect in osteoporosis, while androgens may increase total skin collagen.