Treatment of the Aging Skin by Dermatologic Methods*

Abstract

Adverse physiologic and biochemical changes in the aging skin are aggravated by unprotected, continuous or repeated exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. Waning hormonal activity contributes to these changes. The associated clinical entities are skin dryness, accentuation of facial lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and multiple benign or malignant growths. The skin should be protected by sunscreening and sunblocking agents. Overexposure to the sun must be avoided. Repeated applications of moisturizing creams, vegetable oils, and appropriate hormonal cosmetics may be helpful in hydrating the skin and thus improving its external appearance. Chemosurgery (peeling) and dermabrasion may reduce hyperpigmentation and fine facial lines and wrinkles. New growths can be removed by various surgical methods. Biopsy should be performed to determine the presence of a malignant lesion requiring additional x-ray therapy.

The effects of continuous application of sunscreen on photoaged skin in Japanese elderly people – the relationship with the usage

“…Fine wrinkles usually develop after 20 or 30 years because of the deepening of the sulci cutis in dry skin, but they may disappear in the early stage of development by recovering the water content of the stratum corneum. 35 – 37 Since a statistically significant increase in the water content in the stratum corneum was demonstrated in the study, we expected the disappearance of fine wrinkles and a decrease in the total number of wrinkles. However, the total number of wrinkles did not statistically significantly decrease or increase 18 months after application, and no association was demonstrated between individual changes in the number of wrinkles and any other factors, including the amount of sunscreen used.…”

The effects of continuous application of sunscreen on photoaged skin in Japanese elderly people—the relationship with the usage

“…[35][36][37] Since a statistically significant increase in the water content in the stratum corneum was demonstrated in the study, we expected the disappearance of fine wrinkles and a decrease in the total number of wrinkles. However, the total number of wrinkles did not statistically significantly decrease or increase 18 months after application, and no association was demonstrated between individual changes in the number of wrinkles and any other factors, including the amount of sunscreen used.…”

Facial enhancement using biomimetic oral appliance therapy in adults

“…But, individuals age at different rates, and these changes become apparent as wrinkles, accentuation of facial lines, laxity and dependency of the facial skin [2]. Thus, repeated applications of moisturizing creams, oils, and cosmetics may be helpful in hydrating the facial skin and improving its appearance, while chemosurgery (peeling) and dermabrasion may also reduce facial lines and wrinkles [3]. In addition, collagen implants may improve facial contours.…”