Photoaging and Topical Rejuvenation

Katherine Berry; Katherine Hallock; Charlene Lam

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.003

Photoaging and Topical Rejuvenation

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2022 Aug;30(3):291-300. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.003.

Authors

Katherine Berry¹, Katherine Hallock¹, Charlene Lam²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
² Department of Dermatology, Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA. Electronic address: clam@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

PMID: 35934431
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.003

Abstract

Photoaging is a complex process of skin changes associated with chronic ultraviolet exposure. Prevention with photoprotection and treatment with topical retinoids are the core components of a topical antiaging regimen. Other topicals such as hydroquinone, vitamin C, niacinamide, and alpha hydroxyl acid can be added based on specific concerns. However, caution must be used with some of these products as the stability and absorption are major considerations. A simple topical regimen will reduce irritability and enhance compliance.

Keywords: Alpha hydroxy acid; Hydroquinone; Photoaging; Skin rejuvenation; Sunscreen; Topical niacinamide; Topical vitamin C; Tretinoin.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Rejuvenation*
Retinoids / therapeutic use
Skin
Skin Aging*

Substances

Retinoids