| Title | Topical and systemic therapies for the aging face. | | Author(s) | Glaser DA, Rogers C | | Institution | Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63104, USA. glaserda@SLUCare1.SLUH.edu | | Source | Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2001 May; 9(2):189-96, vii. | | MeSH | Adenine
Ascorbic Acid
Copper
Dermatologic Agents
Face
Humans
Hydroquinones
Hydroxy Acids
Kinetin
Retinoids
Skin
Skin Aging
Sunscreening Agents
Vitamin E
| | Abstract | Many cosmeseuticals and drugs are available to treat and augment therapy for the aging face. Patients frequently have misconceptions about the use of these agents, and it is important that today's cosmetic surgeon know how to maximize the benefits while minimizing side effects. The role of retinoids, antioxidants, hydroxy acids, bleaching agents, moisturizers, and sunscreens are reviewed as they relate to skin rejuvenation. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 11457685 |
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