Textbook of Aging Skin

About this book

• Offers a complete and comprehensive coverage of the "aging skin" topic in one single reference book
• Is intended to be used as the "single and complete" reference in dermatology, geriatrics and/or gerontology fields
• This up-to-date reference book includes the most recent advances in the scientific, medical and technical understanding of the "aging" phenomenon

This comprehensive ‘Major Reference Book’ compiles all current and latest information on aging skin in a two-volume set. Highly structured with a reader-friendly format, it covers a wide range of areas such as basic sciences, the different diseases and conditions which occur with aging (from malignant to non-malignant), the latest techniques and methods being used such as bioengineering methods and biometrics as well as toxicological and safety considerations for the elderly population. It also illustrates the global consumers’ sociological and psychological implications, ethnicity and gender differences and includes marketing considerations for this elderly group. This unique and comprehensive guide will become the main reference textbook on this topic.

Written for: Dermatologists, physicians, and researchers from various disciplines interested in this topic

Keywords:

biomarkers
biometrics
metabolism
toxicological considerations

Table of contents

BASIC SCIENCES.- DISEASE STATE / CONDITIONS WITH AGING.- Malignant Ski Conditions.- Non-Malignant Skin Conditions.- TECHNIQUES AND METHODS.- Bioengineering Methods.- Biometrics.- Quality of Life.- Cell (Molecular) Biology.- Percutaneous Penetration.- Sensory Methods.- Modelling.- Genetic.- TOXICILOGICAL OR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.- Safety Evaluation for the Elderly Population.- Microbiology.- Wound Healing.- Wrinkles.- Beauty Care Products.- Oral Care Products.- Fem Care Products.- Health Care.- GLOBAL CONSUMER AND OTHER TOPICS.- Sociological Implications.- Psychosocial Implications.- Anthropology.- Gender and Ethnicity Differences.- Sensitive Skin.- Sexology.- Cosmetic Surgeries.- Incontinence.- Psychological Effects.- Nutrition and Effect on Skin Aging.- GLOBAL MARKET PLACE.