More than half of Australians will experience menopause – yet it remains a condition that many practitioners feel underprepared to manage.
In recognition of Menopause Awareness Month and World Menopause Day (18 October), this episode of Spot Diagnosis explores the often-overlooked intersection between menopause and skin health.
Join dermatologists Dr Emma Veysey and Dr Anita Lasocki, along with endocrinologist Dr Rosie Worsley, as they discuss:
• The skin changes that can occur during menopause – from dryness and itching to acne and accelerated ageing
• Evidence-based treatment options and practical management tips for clinicians
• Whether topical oestrogen truly helps reduce wrinkles or improves skin quality
This episode sheds light on an important but under-discussed aspect of women’s health, helping clinicians feel more confident supporting their patients through this stage of life.
We would like to thank our Institute Partner, Melbourne Pathology, for their support of the Spot Diagnosis Podcast.
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SPEAKERS
DR ANITA LASOCKI
Dr Anita Lasocki is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. She graduated in Medicine with Honours from The University of Melbourne in 2005. She completed specialist Dermatology training at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St Vincent’s Hospital and The Skin Health Institute (formerly the Skin and Cancer Foundation).
Anita holds public hospital appointments as a Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s Hospital and The Royal Women’s Hospital at the Vulvar Disorders and Dermatology Clinic. She is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society. She is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne, and chief examiner and coordinator of the Dermatology Prize examinations across all four medical schools in Victoria.
Dr Lasocki enjoys the diversity of Dermatology practice and has particular interests in early melanoma detection, skin cancer management, vulvar dermatology, including complex presentations and providing a second opinion, paediatric skin conditions, management of excessive sweating, and biologic therapies for psoriasis and eczema.
DR EMMA VEYSEY
Dr Veysey trained as a dermatologist in the United Kingdom and moved to Australia in 2012. Soon after she attained Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD).
 She holds public hospital appointments as a consultant dermatologist at St Vincent’s and the Royal Women’s Hospitals.
 Dr Veysey is a general dermatologist and has specialist interests in vulvar disease and medical dermatology. She has published a number of papers particularly in the field of vulvar disorders and has ongoing research interests in this area.
DR ROSIE WORSLEY
Dr Rosie Worsley is an experienced endocrinologist specialising in women’s hormones and health. Her particular expertise include premenstrual syndrome and PMDD, menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other endocrine conditions affecting women such as osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and diabetes.
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Worsley R, Lasocki A, Veysey E, van Ammers M, Chong AH. Menopause and the Skin. Spot Diagnosis. [Internet]. Melbourne, VIC: Skin Health Institute; 2025. Available from: https://skinhealthinstitute.org.au/spot-diagnosis/menopauseandtheskin/