Diploma In Dermatology, Fellowship In Aesthetic Medicine
Dermatologist, Hyderabad
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13 years experience
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Which of these factors of skin aging cannot be altered?
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There are numerous factors which lead to skin aging, and there are things that can be altered while others cannot be influenced by our choices or actions. The most important thing that we cannot alter is the natural process of aging, and it plays a critical role in making us look aged. With the passage of time, it is natural for the face to lose its youthfulness and it gradually becomes thinner and drier. Genes play an important role in controlling the changes that occur and the medical term that describe this form of aging is known as intrinsic aging. Even though you have no control over the natural aging process, you may make the right lifestyle and environment choices to help your skin look younger.
Which of these are effective ways of reducing premature aging?
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Regardless of whether you have to run errands or you wish to spend some time at the beach, make sure you apply sun protection to keep your skin from sun damage. You may also cover your face with a piece of clothing or use a broad-spectrum sunscreen or apply self-tanning moisturizer. You should also reduce or quit smoking as it affects the way your skin ages. When there are means of reducing the aging process, you should take measures towards protecting your skin.
Repetitive facial expressions can be harmful to the skin.
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When we make a facial expression, the underlying muscles are contracted. Thus, if there is repeated contraction of some particular muscles for a long stretch of time, these lines would become permanent. Reducing facial expression can help you to a great extent to stop the premature aging process of the skin. You can wear a pair of sunglass to reduce the lines brought about by squinting.
Adopting healthy habits is a must to stop premature skin aging.
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Healthy habits such as eating a well-balanced diet, exercising, and keeping the skin clean can work wonders in fending off premature skin aging. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial for the skin as well as for the overall health. You must try to exercise on most days of the week and clean the skin gently every day. Applying moisturizer every night before going to bed can rejuvenate your skin from within.
A dermatologist can help you prevent premature skin aging.
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People who already have signs of premature aging can make lifestyle changes and take preventive measures like keeping the skin moisturized and protected from the harmful UV rays. Despite these efforts, if there is no improvement you can seek treatment from a dermatologist who may advise you a suitable procedure which may include chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, or ultrasound imaging devices. Treatment options are available even to treat severe sun damage.
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