Skin Aging

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-3-540-24443-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 198 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 554 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gilchrest, Barbara A.

Krutmann, Jean

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Umweltmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin, Tropenmedizin, Sportmedizin Umweltmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Umweltmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin, Tropenmedizin, Sportmedizin Arbeitsmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Physiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Molekularbiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Plastische, Rekonstruktive & Kosmetische Chirurgie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemische Immunologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Jean Krutmann, M.D.

Professor of Dermatology and Environmental Medicine, born April 3rd, 1959 in Menden, Märkischer Kreis, Germany; Director, Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung (IUF

Awards

1995 Oskar Gans Award of the German Dermatological Society

1997 Appointment as Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

1998 C.E.R.I.E.S. Research Support Award

1999 Appointment as Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, University of Alabama Medical School, Birmingham, AL, USA

2003 Dermopharmacy Innovation Award of the German Society of Dermopharmacy



Barbara Gilchrest, M.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC). She is also the founding Director of the BMC Laser Center. Dr. Gilchrest received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed Residencies in Internal Medicine and Dermatology at Harvard-affiliated hospitals. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. Prior to her appointment as Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Dr. Gilchrest held academic appointments at Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Gilchrest has clinical and laboratory-based research interests in skin aging and pigmentation and has published extensively based on her pioneering work in these fields. She is cited in the book, 100 Best Doctors in America.