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.

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
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