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

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...

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Autores principales: Sreekantaswamy, Shreya A., Butler, Daniel C., Shah, Amit A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8721070/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35005175
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.08.014
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Sumario: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.