Question 408 of 433
What about my skin, beyond sunscreen? Do cosmetic treatments slow aging?
The short answer
They change appearance, not biology. A few things have real evidence for skin health.
A prescription retinoid, daily sunscreen, and not smoking are the proven trio. Vitamin C serums and niacinamide have modest support. Injections and lasers can improve how skin looks and how a person feels, and feeling good about your appearance has value. They do not slow the aging of the body. Check your own skin monthly, and have any new, changing, or bleeding spot examined.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
HUMAN TRIALS for selected skin outcomes; no established systemic aging benefit from cosmetic procedures.Evidence grade (draft mapping)Grade pendingPart 27, Q408 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.