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Skin changes of aging: pathological implications.

N A Fenske1, C W Lober

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.

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|March 1, 1990
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Intrinsic aging causes natural skin changes that contribute to common skin problems in the elderly. Understanding these age-related alterations is key to addressing geriatric skin health.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Gerontology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Intrinsic aging, the natural aging process, causes distinct skin changes.
  • Extrinsic aging results from environmental factors and differs from intrinsic aging.
  • These age-related skin alterations are implicated in the development of common geriatric skin conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the structural and functional changes in intrinsically aged skin.
  • To explore the relationship between normal aging skin alterations and common skin disorders in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing literature on intrinsic skin aging.
  • Analysis of structural and functional changes associated with normal aging.
  • Correlation of aging skin characteristics with prevalent elderly skin disorders.

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Main Results:

  • Intrinsic aging leads to specific, identifiable changes in skin structure and function.
  • These age-related changes are significant factors in the pathogenesis of various skin problems seen in older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing and understanding intrinsic aging is crucial for managing skin health in the elderly.
  • The structural and functional consequences of intrinsic aging directly contribute to common dermatological issues in geriatric patients.