Quantitative assessment of skin aging.
Noninvasive methods have allowed physicians to give an objective description of aged skin in terms of functional and esthetic properties. The relative influence of environment (mainly sun) on the true aging process can be assessed through the obtained data. It is also possible to measure the efficacy of topical preparations (cosmetics or drugs) designed for treating the various cutaneous aging marks.
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L'Oréal Recherche, Clichy, France. jlleveque@recherche.loreal.com
D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014870:Water Loss, Insensible