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Springer Skin Aging 1st Editon 2006 Hardbound by Barbara A. Gilchrest, Jean Krutmann
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.- Lasers.