Skin treatments and dermatological procedures to promote youthful skin

Abstract

The skin, the largest organ of the body, is the organ in which changes associated with aging are most visible. With increasing frequency, patients are requesting information and treatments that improve the appearance of their skin. Corresponding to this trend, there is an increasing number of products and methods available that claim to aid this pursuit. First, a change of the patient's lifestyle (eg, sun behavior, nicotine abuse, and nutrition) must take place. Only then may other methods be used. This article reflects on the following topics: topical retinoids, peels, botulinum neurotoxin, soft tissue fillers, lasers, topical and systemic endocrinological therapies, and phytohormones. A thorough knowledge of the properties (benefits, limitations, and complications) of the expanding array of possibilities for rejuvenation of the skin is essential for any physician treating patients with cosmetic complaints.

Ultrasound-guided injection of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of iliopsoas spasticity

“…The toxin has also been successfully used in the treatment of pain associated with the myofascial pain syndrome, lumbar back pain, migraines, and tension headaches [16]. It is also widely used to eliminate facial wrinkles [17].…”

Recent advances in the anti‐aging effects of phytoestrogens on collagen, water content, and oxidative stress

“…Compared to untreated skin areas, isoflavones significantly reduced facial wrinkles by 22% and skin loss by 24% by affecting collagen synthesis and reducing enzymatic collagen degradation. These data show that isoflavones can significantly reduce wrinkles and significantly improve the clinical manifestations of the skin (Bayerl & Keil, ; Sator, ).…”

Improvement of the facial evenness of leave‐on skincare products by a modified application method in Chinese women

“…As the most visible organ, human skin is exposed to solar radiation, smoking and air pollution, which may contribute to skin ageing and skin diseases . Although the main focus of public medicine has long been on age‐related chronic diseases of other systems, such as heart diseases and so on, skin ageing and its diseases have been highly valued . Skin health problem is of particular importance because it has medical, psychological and social consequences.…”

“…Many women notice a sudden onset of signs and symptoms of skin ageing during menopause. In fact, as the society entering the ageing of population, most women in developed and some developing societies can expect spend one‐third or more of their lifetime in the postmenopausal period when the external signs of ageing are of utmost important for most . Thus, women are requesting information and treatments for anti‐ageing, especially for perimenopausal period women.…”

“…These days, many cosmetics in market are available for anti‐ageing, skincare products including sunscreens, moisturizer, retinoids, and so on are proved beneficial to promote youthful skin and have been commonly applied in daily facial skincare . Nowadays, cosmetic dermatology has become an integrated and largely accepted part of general dermatology.…”