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The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine. Two internationally well-known and leading experts in the field present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on all aspects of skin aging.
With its clear, concise and reader-friendly format this book has all the potential to become the Bible of skin aging. Every specialist interested in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic science, cutaneous biology and aging research will find indispensable information of great value for his or her daily work.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Recent Demographic Changes and Consequences for Dermatology.- Clinical and Histological Features of Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Skin Aging.- Ethnic Differences in Skin Aging.- Photoaging of Skin.- Premature Skin Aging by Infrared Radiation, Tobacco Smoke and Ozone.- The Role of Hormones in Intrinsic Aging.- Permeability and Antioxidant Barriers in Aged Epidermis.- Clarifying the Vitamin D Controversy: The Health Benefits of Supplementation by Diet Versus Sunshine.- Modern Photoprotection of Human Skin.- Vitamins and Polyphenols in Systemic Photoprotection.- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Skin Aging.- Skin Aging in Three Dimensions.- Retinoid Therapy for Photoaging.- Topical Photodynamic Therapy.- Botulinum Toxin, Fillers, Peels: The Scientific View.- Lasers.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Jean Krutmann is Professor of Dermatology and Environmental Medicine and Director of the Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung (Institute for Environmental Medical Research) at the Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf. His field of research is dermatotoxicology and immunodermatology, with special emphasis on environmentally induced skin diseases. He is author or co-author of more than 200 papers and the recipient of various awards.
Zusammenfassung
The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine. In this volume, two internationally well-known experts in the field present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of all aspects of skin aging. With its clear, concise and reader-friendly format this book has all the potential to become the bible of skin aging. Every specialist interested in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic science, cutaneous biology and aging research will find indispensable information of great value in daily work.
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From the reviews:
"For better understanding the direct relationship between age and wrinkles and the existing possibilities to correct the signs of photodamaged skin, the reading of this interesting book will be of great help to Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Chemists and to all people involved in the new scientific field of Cosmetic Dermatology." (P. Morganti, Journal of Applied Cosmetology, Vol. 24 (3), 2006)
"This recently published book provides the reader with a detailed and comprehensive overview about all aspects of skin aging. … this is therefore a useful handbook giving an overview for all clinicians, who would like to inform themselves about the state of affairs in this ‘timeless’ subject gaining more and more importance in our daily work as clinical dermatologists. … the book can … be highly recommended as basic reading for scientists moving into the field of cutaneous aging research." (Lars-Alexander Schneider and Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek, Archives of Dermatological Research, 2006)
"A total of 34 authors, mostly from the USA and Germany, have contributed to 16 well-structured chapters. … The whole subject of skin aging is well covered, including the basic science of photobiology with an emphasis on photoaging, clinical and histological features, prevention by photoprotection, and clinical interventions. … On the whole this book is very enjoyable to read and it will certainly serve as a state-of-the-art reference within this dynamic field. Skin Aging is warmly recommended." (Berit Berne, Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Vol. 87, 2007)
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From the reviews:
"For better understanding the direct relationship between age and wrinkles and the existing possibilities to correct the signs of photodamaged skin, the reading of this interesting book will be of great help to Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Chemists and to all people involved in the new scientific field of Cosmetic Dermatology." (P. Morganti, Journal of Applied Cosmetology, Vol. 24 (3), 2006)
"This recently published book provides the reader with a detailed and comprehensive overview about all aspects of skin aging. ... this is therefore a useful handbook giving an overview for all clinicians, who would like to inform themselves about the state of affairs in this 'timeless' subject gaining more and more importance in our daily work as clinical dermatologists. ... the book can ... be highly recommended as basic reading for scientists moving into the field of cutaneous aging research." (Lars-Alexander Schneider and Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek, Archives of Dermatological Research, 2006)
"A total of 34 authors, mostly from the USA and Germany, have contributed to 16 well-structured chapters. ... The whole subject of skin aging is well covered, including the basic science of photobiology with an emphasis on photoaging, clinical and histological features, prevention by photoprotection, and clinical interventions. ... On the whole this book is very enjoyable to read and it will certainly serve as a state-of-the-art reference within this dynamic field. Skin Aging is warmly recommended." (Berit Berne, Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Vol. 87, 2007)
