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SKIN aging
A number of factors
contribute to skin aging.
These include:
1. Exposure to ultraviolet light.
2. The accumulation of free-radicals.
3. The decline in Anti Aging hormones.
Creams are now available
which can repair, renew and revitalise aging skin.
These creams contain antioxidants in the forms of vitamins
A, C and E, which neutralise the effects of free-radicals.
These antioxidants
protect against photo aging of the skin epidermis while
decreasing wrinkling and promoting collagen synthesis
all of which contribute to youthful looking skin.
The vital Anti Aging
hormones DHEA and melatonin have an important role to
play in protecting the skin against the ravaging effects
of aging.
DHEA has an antioxidant
effect, maintains skin immunity and preserves the skin's
delicate blood vessels. When DHEA is applied to the
skin dry, flaky areas are eradicated and a softened
look is enhanced.
Melatonin is a proven
free-radical scavenger and protects against the harmful
effects of ultraviolet damage. The hormones oestrogen
and testosterone can also be utilised to reduce skin
aging. These hormones preserve thicker, healthier skin.
Studies have shown
that topical oestrogen either in the form of oestriol
or oestradiol has a profoundly rejuvenating effect on
the skin.
These studies have
demonstrated that oestrogen cream:
1. Improves skin elasticity
and firmness
2. Increases skin hydration
3. Reduces wrinkles.
4. Stimulates the growth of collagen fibres
The above changes were
noted over a 16-week period. Other agents which combat
skin aging include alpha-hydroxy fruit acids and Retin-A.
The former removes
dead cells from the surface of your skin so that the
younger cells underneath are able to appear. Retin-A
stimulates epidermal growth factors, which results in
younger cells replacing the older ones in the superficial
layers of the skin.
Anti Aging hormone
creams are available on prescription from compounding
pharmacies.
HRT
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Bondi
Family Health Centre
Phone 02 9365 1333
Int: 612 9365 1333
260a Bondi Road
Bondi NSW 2066
AUSTRALIA
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