Aging in skin of color

Ethnic skin is quickly emerging as the norm in the United States, and as the population becomes more diverse, there is also a projected rise in the number of aging adults. Given the paucity of data regarding aging in ethnic skin, the authors have consolidated available information for this population. Literature examining structural and functional variation of aging in ethnic skin types was primarily found through PubMed and supplemental textbook chapters. Aging is comprised of two synergistic processes, intrinsic or chronologic aging, and extrinsic aging.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - June 30, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Samantha Venkatesh, Mayra B.C. Maymone, Neelam A. Vashi Source Type: research