The Ageing Skin Archive
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The Ageing Skin – Part 1 – Structure of Skin
Posted on March 3, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe skin is the most superficial part of the body. The signs of ageing are mostvisible in the skin. Although, ageing skin isnot a threat to a person, it can have a detrimental effect on the psychology of a person. A look into the causes of skin ageing, the available treatments and preventive measures for this inevitable change is important to help both the already aged, as well as, the youth. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 2 – Cutaneous Ageing and Causes of Ageing
Posted on March 5, 2011 | 1 CommentCutaneous ageing consists of 2 primary ageing processes- intrinsic ageing or natural ageing and, extrinsic ageing. Causes of ageing include telomere shortening, mitochondrial damage, endocrine dysfunction, photoaging, smoking, and lifestyle of the person. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 3 – Characteristics of the Ageing Skin
Posted on March 5, 2011 | No CommentsAging skin involves epidermal changes as well as dermal changes in which the overall elasticity of the skin is lost and the skin becomes dry. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4a – Sunscreen Agents
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsSunscreen agents either act by scattering or by absorbing the sun's radient energy. Depending on the mechanism by which they block the radiation, they are classified as physical (scatter) and chemical (absorb) sunscreens. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4b – Moisturizers
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 2 CommentsWater is the only material that would plasticize the outer dead layers of the epidermis, to give the much desired attribute called soft, smooth skin. In old age, dryness of skin is observed. To prevent this dryness, moisturizers are used. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4c – Antioxidants
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe ageing process is believed to be due in part to free radicals, also known as reactive oxygen species. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals by supplying another electron delivering an electron pair to an oxygen molecule and stabilizing it in the process. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4e – Dermal Fillers
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 1 CommentDermal fillers have expanded and enhanced non?surgical option in facial rejuvenation. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4f – Chemical Peels
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 2 CommentsChemical Peels is a skin treatment technique used to improve and smooth skin texture using chemical solution that would cause the skin to blister and eventually peel off. The new skin layer would be smoother. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4g – Botulinum Toxin
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsToxin botulinum or Botox, is a sterile, vacuum dried purified form of botulinum toxin type A indicated for the treatment of strabismus, blepharospasm, and other related condition. It is used to treat ageing skin. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4h – Estrogen and Hormonal Treatments
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsSkin ageing process increases rapidly after age of 50, especially in women. Skin ageing is influenced by genetic, environmental and hormonal factors. Estrogen affects several skin functions such as, elasticity, water holding capacity, pigmentation and vascularity. -
The Ageing Skin – Part 4i – Plastic Surgery
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsPlastic surgery is a medical specialty that uses a number of surgical and non?surgical techniques to change the appearance and function of a person’s body. It is also referred to as cosmetic surgery. -
The Ageing Skin – Introduction
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 1 CommentThe skin is the most superficial part of the body. The signs of ageing are most visible in the skin. Although, ageing skin is not a threat to a person, it can have a detrimental effect on the psychology of a person.