Inflammaging and the Skin

As global life expectancy continues to rise, we are challenged with maintaining health into old age. One strategy is to target the chronic low-level inflammation associated with aging, termed inflammaging. This is characterized by increased levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines and a shift toward cellular senescence, changes that are believed to drive many age-associated conditions, including dementia, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes. As with other organs, the skin undergoes functional decline during aging, becoming more fragile and susceptible to infection; however, the contribution of inflammaging is not well-understood.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research