Skin anti-aging strategies

Dermatoendocrinol. 2012 Jul 1;4(3):308-19. doi: 10.4161/derm.22804.

Abstract

Skin aging is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of endogenous or intrinsic and exogenous or extrinsic factors. Because of the fact that skin health and beauty is considered one of the principal factors representing overall "well-being" and the perception of "health" in humans, several anti-aging strategies have been developed during the last years. It is the intention of this article to review the most important anti-aging strategies that dermatologists have nowadays in hand, including including preventive measurements, cosmetological strategies, topical and systemic therapeutic agents and invasive procedures.

Keywords: aging; anti-aging; antioxidants; botulinum toxin; cell regulators; fillers; hormone replacement therapy; laser; peeling; prevention.