Aging Skin: Histology, Physiology, and Pathology

被引:207
作者
Khavkin, Jeannie [1 ]
Ellis, David A. F. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Toronto, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, Div Facial Plast Surg, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada
[2] Art Facial Surg, Toronto, ON M2N 1M9, Canada
关键词
Skin histology; Skin physiology; Skin aging; Skin architecture; Photoaging;
D O I
10.1016/j.fsc.2011.04.003
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Skin is a complex organ covering the entire surface of the body. Aged skin is characterized by appearance of wrinkles, laxity, and pigmentary irregularities. These changes occur under the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, with sun exposure being the most deleterious to the skin. Skin changes associated with aging are the focus of many surgical and nonsurgical procedures aimed to improve the appearance of skin. Knowledge of skin histology and physiology will deepen the understanding of cutaneous changes associated with aging and will promote optimal cosmetic and functional patient outcomes.
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