Photoaging and Photoprotection in United States Hispanic Population

J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Mar 1;18(3s):s121-123.

Abstract

Photoaging is a complex and chronic process that induces structural and functional changes in sun-exposed skin, including coarse wrinkles, laxity, dyschromia, telangiectasias, and potential precancerous lesions. Pigmented skin presents different structure and physiology that contribute to distinctive photoaging process. The skin of color population is reported to “age better” than their Caucasian counterparts in general, with fewer wrinkles and better skin texture. However, pigmentary disorders and sun-exposure related dyschromia are highly prevalent in skin of color. Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the U.S. and represents a heterogenous group of people with different skin tones and Fitzpatrick phototypes. They demonstrate large diversity and heterogeneity in skin physiology, pigmentary disorders, and photoaging-related skin color shifting. Specific concerns around hyperpigmentation, skin tone evenness, and texture or roughness are very common among Hispanics, demanding targeted medical and cosmeceutical solutions. Customized daily routines including sufficient photo-protection are essential to address such needs. This mini review identifies some of the specific skin concerns of Hispanics in America and emphasizes the needs for long-term sunscreen use and education. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(3 Suppl):s121-123.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cosmeceuticals / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Hispanic or Latino*
  • Humans
  • Life Style / ethnology
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Pigmentation Disorders / etiology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Precancerous Conditions / diagnosis
  • Precancerous Conditions / etiology
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology
  • Precancerous Conditions / prevention & control*
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / radiation effects
  • Skin Aging / drug effects
  • Skin Aging / physiology
  • Skin Aging / radiation effects*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Skin Pigmentation / drug effects
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology
  • Skin Pigmentation / radiation effects
  • Sunlight
  • Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage
  • United States

Substances

  • Cosmeceuticals
  • Sunscreening Agents