Reframing aging in dermatology: The role of the dermatologist in healthy aging

Shreya A. Sreekantaswamy, BS; Daniel C. Butler, MD; Amit A. Shah, MD

International Journal of Women's Dermatology (Dec 2021)

Reframing aging in dermatology: The role of the dermatologist in healthy aging

Shreya A. Sreekantaswamy, BS,
Daniel C. Butler, MD,
Amit A. Shah, MD

Affiliations

Shreya A. Sreekantaswamy, BS: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California; University of Utah, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
Daniel C. Butler, MD: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California; Corresponding Author:
Amit A. Shah, MD: Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 7, no. 5
pp. 529 – 532

Abstract

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Dermatology is often tasked with balancing the clinical appearance of aging skin with the reality of what healthy aging means. In this article, we review some of the core principles of healthy aging and explore common misconceptions, both from patients and physicians, regarding aging. Recognition of the basics of healthy aging and awareness of these aging myths can empower providers to advise patients accurately and productively regarding their aging goals.

Published in International Journal of Women's Dermatology

ISSN: 2352-6475 (Online)
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dermatology
Website: https://journals.lww.com/ijwd/pages/default.aspx

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