SKIN AGING - CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND WAYS OF SLOWING OR STOPPING SKIN AGING
SKIN AGING - CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND WAYS OF SLOWING OR STOPPING SKIN AGING

Author(s): Melita Vukšić Polić, Ivan Lekić, Tatjana Bačun
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Gerontology
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: skin; skin aging; prevention and control; aging;
Summary/Abstract: The skin is a complex, heterogeneous organ and the largest organ of our body. It goes through various structural and physiological changes throughout life resulting from continuous cumulative extrinsic influence, genetics and chronological aging. From birth to death, every individual is exposed to the risk of stigma due to various dermatological disorders or changes. This is particularly pronounced in old age when the skin changes significantly. The perception of one’s age is often based on the appearance of exposed skin. If the skin is smooth, shiny and less pigmented, it is considered younger. Extending life expectancy certainly encourages the development of various antiaging strategies, including skin aging. Great emphasis is placed on prevention, skin care, topical and systemic agents, and non-invasive and invasive procedures. The choice of an antiaging skin strategy depends on the age, sex, comorbidities, chronic therapy, lifestyle, and the individual’s financial capabilities.

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