Skin Aging

The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in
the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine.
Two internationally well-known and leading experts in the field
present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on all aspects of
skin aging.




With its clear, concise and reader-friendly format this book has all
the potential to become the Bible of skin aging. Every specialist
interested in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic science,
cutaneous biology and aging research will find indispensable
information of great value for his or her daily work.










-Keywords-

aesthetic dermatology
photoaging
skin aging
skin protection
skin rejuvenation


-Contents-


1. Recent demographic changes and consequences for dermatology
2. Clinical and histological features of intrinsic versus extrinsic
skin aging
3.Ethnic differences in skin aging
4. Photoaging of skin
5. Premature skin aging by infrared radiation, tobacco smoke and ozone
6. The role of hormones in intrinsic aging
7. Permeability and antioxidant barriers in aged epidermis
8. Clarifying the vitamin D controversy : the health benefits of
supplementation by diet versus sunshine
9. Modern photoprotection of human skin
10. Vitamins and polyphenols in systemic photoprotection
11. Hormone replacement therapy and skin aging
12. Skin aging in three dimensions
13. Retinoid therapy for photoaging
14. Topical photodynamic therapy
15. Botulinum toxin, fillers, peels : the scientific view
16. Lasers