Aging has effects on every part of the body, but the skin is where you’ll find the most visible changes. That’s why it is important to take care of your skin to prevent the harsh consequences of the aging process.
Here are the 4 dermatologists secrets for youthful skin and how to recognize the signs that might be cause for medical concern.
1. Consider cosmetic treatments
The signs of aging are normal, especially for women in menopause, such as thinner and less elastic skin, dark patches, skin tags, small red spots and wrinkles. Family physicians and dermatologists may recommend and offer prescriptions and procedure, like chemical peels, photorejuvenation or wrinkle-smoothing injectable treatments to reduce blemishes and wrinkles.
2. Watch your spots
Always look for a spot on your skin that’s different from all the others. It is important to know how to recognize the cancerous changes of aging signs. For example, if a blemish bleeds repeatedly and it takes longer time to heal, might be a sign of skin cancer. Melanoma is the most dangerous skin cancer, which can grow, or has an irregular color with an asymmetrical shape.
3. Reduce the sun exposure and avoid smoking and sugar
Skin aging comes in two forms: intrinsic (influenced by genes and can’t be avoided) and extrinsic (influenced by your lifestyle). The first thing you should do to keep your skin from premature aging is to reduce the sun exposure and use sunscreen on a regular basis.
Avoid smoking and high-sugar diets that can also influence on your skin health. Nicotine reduces blood flow to the skin, and other chemicals in cigarettes alter its proteins. Meanwhile, sugar molecules bond with these proteins, making it harder for them to repair damage.
4. Keep your skin moisturized all the time
Older people are prone to dry skin, because the glands in our body as we age produce less oil than they did before. That’s why is so important to moisturize your skin throughout the day to keep your skin healthy and smooth as much as possible.