Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of skin aging. Family history Do many family members suffer from premature skin aging? Social history What is your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have … Skin Aging: Medical History
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Chronic zinc deficiency Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99) Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) Bullous pemphigoid (synonyms: parapemphigus, senile pemphigus, erythema bullosum chronicum, dermatitis herpetiformis senilis) – chronic, blistering disease with bulging, subepidermal blisters that form on reddened or normal skin; the disease occurs in the elderly and occasionally … Skin Aging: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by skin aging: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). Decubitus – ulcer (ulcer) of the skin or mucous membrane, which is caused by prolonged exposure to pressure. Eczematous appearance (asteatotic eczema, exsiccation eczema, eczema craquelé) – especially on the extremities and often … Skin Aging: Secondary Diseases
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin Wrinkles Sagging Yellowish discoloration Irregular pigmentation Dryness Roughness Loss of elasticity Age spots Age warts Angiomas (hematomas) Hairiness The color of the hair on the head is often … Skin Aging: Examination
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Hormone diagnostics Cycle diagnostics 17-Beta estradiol, progesterone; testosterone. See under menopause (menopause in women)/laboratory diagnostics, if applicable. See if necessary under andropause (menopause of men)/laboratory diagnostics. See if necessary under somatopause / laboratory diagnostics.
Nutricosmetics Nutricosmetics is a neologism from the English word nutrition and cosmetics. This enables the targeted nutritional supplementation with vital substances (micronutrients) as a cosmetic measure for skin, hair and nails. Nutrikosmetik – natural beauty from within – is a micronutrient therapy (vital substances) of the skin, hair and nails. The active ingredients Vitamins Vitamin … Skin Aging: Drug Therapy
By means of various skin function tests, skin hydration, elasticity and sweat gland secretion are measured. This indirectly provides a status on the condition of collagen and elastin fibers.
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, micronutrients (vital substances) are used to care for the skin, hair and nails. Vitamins with an antioxidant effect are of particularly great importance: Vitamins A, C, D and E Vitamin A is of great importance for the development and regeneration of cells and tissues. It promotes cell formation in … Skin Aging: Micronutrient Therapy
To prevent skin aging, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Inadequate macro- and micronutrient supply (nutrients and vital substances) – see micronutrient therapy. Consumption of stimulants Alcohol Tobacco (smoking) – increases oxidative stress and leads to increased formation and activation of the enzyme MMP-1 leads (matrix metalloproteinase), which … Skin Aging: Prevention
Typical signs of skin aging are: Wrinkles Sagging Atrophy (shrinkage, or reduction in cell mass). Yellowish discoloration Lipid deficiency (lack of fats) Irregular pigmentation Skin The skin of age is sensitive to dehydration. The secretion of sweat decreases with age. The level of sebum on the skin decreases. The ability of old skin to adapt … Skin Aging: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
The skin is subject to intrinsic (endogenous) influences and extrinsic (exogenous) aging factors of aging. Intrinsic aging factors Intrinsic (“internal”) skin aging or endogenous aging refers to the physiological, chronological aging of the skin. Factors of intrinsic skin aging are: Genetic predisposition Hormonal balance (hormonal changes with age: menopause/menopause in women, andropause/menopause in men, and … Skin Aging: Causes
See also under “Skin-friendly cleansing and care”. The following measures refer to the treatment of these age-related skin changes: Age spots (lat. : Lentigines seniles, Lentigines solares). Exsiccation eczema (desiccation eczema). Keratoses (cornifications) including actinic keratoses. Crow’s feet (Lineae orbitales laterales) Corner of the mouth ptosis (lowering of the corners of the mouth) Pruritus senilis … Skin Aging: Therapy
