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Review
. 2021 Sep 3;7(5Part A):529-532.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.08.014. eCollection 2021 Dec.

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

Shreya A Sreekantaswamy  1   2 , Daniel C Butler  1 , Amit A Shah  3
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Review

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

Shreya A Sreekantaswamy et al. Int J Womens Dermatol. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Aging; aging misconceptions; cutaneous aging; dermatology; geriatric dermatology; healthy aging.

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