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Free Skin Type Quiz

A brief assessment to understand why your skin changed and whether hormones are the missing piece of your skincare routine.

2 min5 questionsBased on Custom (Dermatology-informed)Free & private

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Understanding Your Skin Changes

A brief assessment to understand why your skin changed and whether hormones are the missing piece of your skincare routine.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR dry skin specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

3,574 women got their profile this month

Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on Brincat et al. collagen research, Zouboulis et al. skin endocrinology review, and Viscomi et al. 2025 HRT systematic review

This skin type quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Dermatology-informed) to evaluate the severity and impact of dry skin on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a dermatological diagnosis. Sudden skin changes, persistent rashes, or new moles should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Skin Shift(Score 1-3)

Your skin is beginning to respond to hormonal changes, but you are in the best window for prevention. Switching to ceramide-based moisturizers, layering hydration under occlusion, and adding SPF daily

Moderate Skin Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your skin barrier is compromised and collagen loss is progressing. The dryness, sensitivity, and discomfort you describe trace directly to estrogen decline affecting every cell type in your skin. A ta

Severe Skin Breakdown(Score 7-10)

Your skin changes are significant and affecting multiple areas of your life. At this level, the collagen loss, barrier dysfunction, and body-wide drying likely require more than topical solutions alon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skin type quiz measure?

This skin type quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Dermatology-informed) to assess the severity and impact of dry skin on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this skin type quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (Dermatology-informed), a clinically validated instrument (Brincat M et al. (1987). Collagen loss in postmenopausal skin. University of Malta.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of dry skin severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this skin type quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about dry skin at wellls.com/problems/dry-skin, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing dry skin.

Read the full dry skin article

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