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Posted on Apr 19, 2022
Ageing is inevitable, dynamic and continuous process .Ageing is largely evident on the skin as it is the largest organ of the body. It is a part of life and is a natural process that affects various organs , especially your skin. Skin Ageing can be bifurcated as Intrinsic or Extrinsic
Intrinsic skin ageing – It is due to genetic factors and changes in sex hormones. It manifests as :
Extrinsic skin ageing – It is affected by external factors:
Management of ageing to protect the skin:
1) Sun protection
2) Adequate use of moisturiser to prevent dry skin
3) Quit Smoking
4) Avoid stress
4) Diet modification – eat plenty of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and regular exercise medical and surgical intervention
Medical management of skin ageing –
There are many cosmeceuticals available which can delay ageing and repair the damage –
1) Topical cream like Retinoids, Vitamin C creams
2) Chemical peel like Glycolic peels, Lactic peels made of fruit acids exfoliate the dead skin, reduce pigmentation and causes skin tightening by production of new collagen
3) Microdermabrasion – it causes exfoliation and skin rejuvenation
4) Botox- Botulinum toxin in injectable form relaxes the overactive muscle causes reduction in wrinkles
5) Fillers – synthetic hyaluronic acid are available in injectable forms which fills the folds and wrinkles
6) Thread lifts – Synthetic threads are inserted over the slack and sagging parts of the skin which pulls and tightens the skin
7) Fractional Co2 laser rejuvenation and tightening of skin using radiofrequency probes and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Surgical therapy –