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DERMATO-ENDOCRINOLOGY
Volume 4, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.4161/derm.22372
Keywords
skin; aging; genetics; gender; biomarkers; ethnic differences
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Skin aging is a complex process and underlies multiple influences with the probable involvement of heritable and various environmental factors. Several theories have been conducted regarding the pathomechanisms of aged skin, however fundamental mechanisms still remain poorly understood. This article addresses the influence of genetics on skin aging and in particular deals with the differences observed in ethnic populations and between both genders. Recent studies indicate that male and female aged skin differs as far as the type, the consistency and the sensitivity to external factors is concerned. The same has been also documented between elderly people of different origin. Consequently, the aging process taking place in both genders and in different ethnic groups should be examined separately and products specialized to each population should be developed in order to satisfy the special needs.
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