SUN-DAMAGED AND AGING SKIN PROBLEMS

Genetically dry, irritated skin acts similar to the changes we see in older skin. There is a tendency to overreact to soaps and topical preparations. A lifelong of sun damage also leaves dry, irritated skin as well as a loss of skin elasticity. Chronic itching can lead to infections and ulcers. The lower legs are particularly prone to this in the elderly with poor venous circulation.

Treating these skin problems can be complex. Each person has different reactions to various moisturizers, sunscreen products, topical anti-aging products (vitamin A and other antioxidants), and anti-itch products. A dermatologist must be consulted in all these cases as he/she are the best trained physicians to treat such problems.
 
Treating skin cosmetic issues such as sun damaged or aging skin involves the use of topical anti-oxidant creams and lotions, chemical peeling agents, microdermabrasion, laser abrasion, non-ablative laser treatments and photodynamic therapy. Deep lines of the face can be smoothed out with fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra. Botox can treat the upper face lines and sometimes the lip lines and neck lines as well.

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