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Did you know that our skin is more sensitive to sun damage later in the day? That high dose supplements marketed for hair growth may actually lead to hair loss? That the contraceptive pill reduces the risk of scarring in severe acne, or that HRT may reduce facial flushing in rosacea? Do you want to know whether collagen supplements are really worth it? Look no further! What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair covers this all, and much, much more. Jam-packed with practical tips and fascinating insights, this book truly deserves a place on your bookshelf. Mandy has written an incredibly comprehensive resource - a companion guide to our skin, hair and hormones - that will be my go-to from now on. * Dr Hannah Short, Menopause Specialist and co-author of 'The Complete Guide to POI & Early Menopause' *

This book is a fantastic read. Simple enough for everyone to understand but detailed enough for clinicians to also use as a bible to hair and skin health. * Dr Naomi Potts, Menopause expert and co-author, 'Menopausing' * Who knew that skin and hair could be so fascinating, but fascinating they are. This fabulous book is absolutely jam-packed full of useful information. Buy it, read it, and then encourage your female family members and friends to do the same, they will thank you for the recommendation. A fascinating treasure trove of wise words about how to care for your skin and hair from puberty to post-menopause. * Diane Danzebrink, author, speaker and founder of the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign * A myth-busting, grand tour of skin and hair and how you can keep them healthy. * Lara Briden, naturopath, women’s health speaker, and author * Why do we get pimples around our period? Why do we go grey? Why does our skin become itchy and thinner with perimenopause? Where did the ends of my eyebrows go? Dr Mandy Leonhardt's amazing book manages to break down the science to answer many of the hair, skin and nail questions we all want answers to, as well as telling us how to deal with them. A must to have on the bookshelf. * Fiona Clark, Menopause Research and Education Fund * Did you know that our skin is more sensitive to sun damage later in the day? That high dose supplements marketed for hair growth may actually lead to hair loss? That the contraceptive pill reduces the risk of scarring in severe acne, or that HRT may reduce facial flushing in rosacea? Do you want to know whether collagen supplements are really worth it? Look no further! What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair covers this all, and much, much more. Jam-packed with practical tips and fascinating insights, this book truly deserves a place on your bookshelf. Mandy has written an incredibly comprehensive resource - a companion guide to our skin, hair and hormones - that will be my go-to from now on. * Dr Hannah Short, Menopause Specialist and co-author of 'The Complete Guide to POI & Early Menopause' *

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Dr Mandy Leonhardt is a fully qualified and GMC-registered GP with a particular interest in women's health, nutrition and healthy ageing. She received the Certificate of Menopause care by the British Menopause Society, and she is certified as a practitioner by the International Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology. Dr Leonhardt was the co-host of England's first ever Menopause Cafe in 2018, and is a certified nutritionist. With co-author Dr Hannah Short, she wrote The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause (Sheldon Press, 2022).

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