Photodamage: treatments and topicals for facial skin.
This article provides an overview of current therapies for photodamaged facial skin and their efficacy, with particular focus on studies that use the objective, quantitative evaluation methods discussed in the previous article. The role of topically applied agents including prescription drugs and cosmetics is discussed. From this information, a schema for the relative effectiveness of therapeutic modalities in reducing perceived age is presented. This information assists the facial plastic surgeon in evaluating patient expectations and selecting the most effective program.
Skin Sciences Program, Division of Plastic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. Marty.visscher@cchmc.org
Marty O
MO
Visscher
Brian S
BS
Pan
W John
WJ
Kitzmiller
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002615:Chemexfoliation; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003358:Cosmetics; D003869:Dermabrasion; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003358:Cosmetics