title: Topical treatments for photoaged skin. Separating the reality from the hype.
abstract: Most patients have committed the usual folly of recreational sunbathing in childhood, and in adulthood they notice the manifestations in the mirror. Increasingly, they are seeking professional advice regarding the growing stream of products that promise to improve their photoaged skin. Physicians need to be informed about the great range and complexity of products available, if for no other reason than to steer patients clear of traveling-medicine-show products. A better reason is to be able to provide guidance on proper use of formulations that have proven benefit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104-6142, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Kligman
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006016:Glycolates / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012176:Retinoids / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006016:Glycolates; D012176:Retinoids; C031149:glycolic acid