PREVENTION OF AGING

By Antin.  We can’t prevent all of symptoms of aging. People can take steps to slow the pace of skin changes, or to treat symptoms that result of aging process.

Things that we can do to fight aging process:

  • Avoid sun exposure. Sun damage (photodamage) is the leading cause skin problem ranging from wrinkles to skin cancer. Avoid sun exposure during the peak sun hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m especially for those living in warmer climates.
  • Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher when outdoors, even during the winter to prevent aging process.
  • Use moisturizers and emollients regularly. We know that dry skin is a common symptom of aging. Simple, inexpensive versions of these products can be effective in restoring moisture to dry skin. Moisturizers that contain lactic acid or urea may be more effective in relieving the severe dryness associated with aging skin.
  • Get a healthy diet including adequate fluids ( minimum 8-ounce servings of water/day) to reduce the risk of skin rashes, lesions and other skin problems by aging Make sure you take fruits, vegetables, whole grains and good fat, such as that found in vegetable oil, fish and nuts in your diet. Avoid foods containing sugar, cholesterol, and sodium.
  • Meet your physician to take annual examination of the skin or to get additional medications or treatments for your problems of skin that cause by aging process. Annual examination of the skin will help to monitor skin condition and find any changes that may occur in skin by aging.


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