title: Male skin care needs.
abstract: Male skin care has undergone significant development over the past decade, with many companies now marketing skin care products directly to the male consumer. Despite the claims of many of these companies, few over-the-counter products have data to support their efficacy at a clinical level. A basic, effective regimen for preventive male skin care should include twice-daily facial cleansing and twice-daily moisturizer application, which should include sunscreen during the day. This article focuses on topical therapies directed at the maintenance and repair of photoaged male skin. The future holds promise for new developments in skin care. However, in the absence of significant scientific breakthroughs, the most cost-effective intervention will continue to be prevention.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. Electronic address: weberst@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Kay
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D017592:Skin Care; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control