title: Anti-aging products and cosmeceuticals.
abstract: Topical therapies can be used as a solo treatment or as an adjunct to the various surgical options to improve upon and maintain the desired anti-aging results. They may also be used as a preventative therapy in younger men and women. Few drugs are currently marketed for the treatment and prevention of skin aging, whereas many cosmeceuticals,the fastest growing segment of the skin-care market, and herbal remedies are touted in the lay press. More than ever, patients are looking for a magical elixir that is easy to use,effective, and inexpensive. The more commonly used products are covered in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University, 1402 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. glasermd@slu.edu
authors.forename: Dee Anna
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Glaser
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012307:Risk Factors; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D009824:Ointments; D028321:Plant Preparations; D012176:Retinoids