Jul 19 |
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, much more complex than it appears and with many functions relevant to the proper functioning of the body. Its main function is protection from external threats and immune functions, ie, is the main organ regulating the heat, which protects against dehydration. It also possesses features nervous, being the sense of touch and metabolic disorders, such as production of precursors of vitamin D.
However, like all other organs of the body, the skin undergoes changes over time and can age prematurely, with the loss of elasticity and luminosity, and the emergence of wrinkles and sagging. But not only the chronological aging that causes the skin's appearance change over the years. Factors such as stress, smoking, and especially solar radiation directly influence their state, may cause the appearance of spots, cones, roughness, among other signs of premature aging. The aging process begins in the skin, in fact, in the epidermis (set of cells covering the dermis and with it form the skin) with the lower layers. The number of cells that slough off the skin starts to decrease for the change of cell renewal. There is a decline in hormone production and skin dryness is starting to show.
In order to find solutions and treatments to soften and slow the aging of skin, every year, medical dermatology, through conferences and trade shows, news shows in assets, equipment and anti-aging treatments.
The medicine has greatly evolved in recent years. Currently, there are several treatments to improve the appearance of aging skin, stimulate collagen production, eliminate blemishes, wrinkles and acne, making it more fresh and bright.
The natural aging of the skin is inevitable, but to reach old age with a healthy and hydrated skin is essential to a rigorous care for life: proper nutrition, hydration, drinking plenty of fluids and use sunscreen, among others. We must taking into account also the different stages that the skin goes through during our lives, with many changes and adaptations.
Below is the best treatment for each stage of the skin:
From 12 years
Hormonal changes occur and thus acne can arise.
Treatment: Usually topical treatments are conducted (in cream) to control the oiliness and acne.
From 20 years
In this age begin to show the first signs of the time. Brands appear very thin, especially around the eyes and mouth. At this age, is widespread fur with degrees of oiliness and acne. At this stage it is important to have the use of treatment and prevention of premature aging. Treatment: Besides the treatment of acne and oily skin, moisturizing creams can prevent premature aging.
From 30 years
Initial signs of aging begin to be noticed. Begin the first wrinkles. The elastin fibers begin to undergo changes in the production and regulation, with detrimental effects on their quality and quantity. Because of these changes, start the process of dermal density decrease with the loss of firmness and elasticity, affecting contour of the face. The natural cell renewal and hydration of the skin begin to decrease.
Treatment: Botulinum toxin - (Botox ® / Pro Signe ® / Dysport ®). Non-surgical procedure that in a few days, it wrinkles the forehead, between eyebrows and crow's feet (dynamic wrinkles). The application is quick, made with extremely fine needle. The effect begins to be seen at 48 h and the final results in 7-14 days. It lasts about 4-6 months. It can also be used to lift the tip of the nose, wrinkles around mouth and neck and also to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) armpit
From 45 years
The time signals are already visible, with lines and wrinkles accentuated. The change in the production of collagen fibers and elastin fibers increases and disorganize themselves. The cell renewal becomes irregular skin increasingly loses its natural moisture. The drop in natural hormone production brings even more damage to all functions of the skin. All these changes are occurring with loss of density, firmness and elasticity. Treatment Pulsed Light (Formax ®) - This treatment, in addition to skin rejuvenation, whitening can be achieved and also the removal of thin vessels (telangiectasia) and olheiras.O treatment with pulsed light is non-ablative (does not hurt the skin), acts in the dermis, stimulating the formation of collagen, giving more turgor, ie improves the sagging and wrinkles finas.Trata is an alternative to laser ablation, such as C02 lasers, where the patient has to be away from their activities 10-15 days.
Chemical peels - promotes the peeling of surface layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production, removing stains. The result is a skin more lush, bright, spotless and with more pores fechados.Existem several types of peels, as the basis of retinoic acid, Jessner's peel, salicylic acid, etc.. Some more suitable for spots, acne to others, still others for rejuvenation.
From 60 years
The skin as a whole is compromised as well, with all their signs clearly apparent: the pronounced wrinkles, loss of elasticity and firmness is noticeable and it becomes much more thin, flaccid, weak, dehydrated and unprotected. The cell renewal is very poor. The continuing decline of rates hormone prevents the natural recovery of the skin. It is the stage where active fighting the signs of time are most needed its revitalization. Treatment: Fill-filler substances such as hyaluronic acid, are placed under the wrinkles, furrows or scars in order to soften them up and eliminate them, for example, grooves nasogenal (between the nose and mouth), lip contour and acne scars. With this technique it is possible to have an incredible rejuvenation.
Dr. Monica F. Oak Nakatsubo has expertise in dermatology, dermatology and child dermoscopy (detallhado study of "moles (nevi) of the body. Permanent member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and the Brazilian Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
