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.

Jean Krutmann, M.D.

Professor of Dermatology and Environmental Medicine, born April 3^rd, 1959 in Menden, Märkischer Kreis, Germany; Director, Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung (IUF

Awards

1995 Oskar Gans Award of the German Dermatological Society

1997 Appointment as Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

1998 C.E.R.I.E.S. Research Support Award

1999 Appointment as Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, University of Alabama Medical School, Birmingham, AL, USA

2003 Dermopharmacy Innovation Award of the German Society of Dermopharmacy

 

Barbara Gilchrest, M.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC). She is also the founding Director of the BMC Laser Center. Dr. Gilchrest received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed Residencies in Internal Medicine and Dermatology at Harvard-affiliated hospitals. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. Prior to her appointment as Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Dr. Gilchrest held academic appointments at Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Gilchrest has clinical and laboratory-based research interests in skin aging and pigmentation and has published extensively based on her pioneering work in these fields. She is cited in the book, 100 Best Doctors in America.

From the contents:
Part A: Basic Aspects of Skin Aging: Recent Demographic Changes and Consequences in 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
Part B: Prevention of Skin Aging: 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
Hormonal Replacement Therapy and Skin Aging
Part C: Skin Rejuvenation: Basic Cosmetic Measures
Skin Aging in 3 Dimensions
Retinoid Therapy for Photoaging
Topical Photodynamik Therapy
Botulinum Toxin, Fillers, Peels: The Scientific View
The Practitioner s view. - Lasers.