- Wrinkles: Is there a cure for them?
- How effective carbon dioxide laser treatment?
How effective carbon dioxide laser treatment?
Peeling carbon-dioxide (carbonate) laser is ineffective in the fight against wrinkles - it does not prevent their occurrence and does not make them less noticeable. A small clinical study has shown that the results of the 6-month treatment using a carbon dioxide laser peels are comparable with the results of a chemical peel (this is a more advanced procedure). Erythema (redness of the skin) occurs in both cases. The study also showed that carbon dioxide laser peel as effectively eliminates the perioral (perioral) wrinkles, as well as dermabrasion, laser peeling just causes more redness.
How effective drugs cartilage?
There is no convincing evidence to support the effectiveness of the use of oral medications cartilage polysaccharide to reduce wrinkles, although some manufacturers claim that means the opposite. A recent study showed that the drug cartilage in topical form (eg, cream) eliminates wrinkles 120 days. The question of the magical properties of the polysaccharide cosmetic cartilage remains open.
How effectively eliminates wrinkles tretinoin?
Using tretinoin in topical form for six months under the supervision of a physician can effectively remove wrinkles, deep wrinkles however powerless tretinoin. Among the common short-term side effects of tretinoin - burning, itching, and redness of the skin. All users have reported some discomfort, which disappear after 12 - 18 weeks of use. These sensations can be explained by the fact that you seem to discard the old skin and get a new one, which, of course, accompanied by some discomfort.
The results of two randomized studies have shown that isotretinoin effectively eliminates both small and deep wrinkles. The study, which lasted 36 weeks, was attended by women from small and middle-photoaging. Lack of isotretinoin - severe skin irritation, which occurred in approximately 5-10% of the participants of the experiment.
How safe are these tools?
Tretinoin, isotretinoin and other drugs, helps eliminate wrinkles, widely used dermatologists and plastic surgeons in medical practice, and, under their supervision, these drugs are completely harmless. These and similar drugs "anti-wrinkle" should only be used under medical supervision.
How effective are moisturizers?
In order to stay beautiful and healthy facial skin, the skin of the body as a whole, needs to appropriate moisture. While moisturizers do not eliminate wrinkles, they can slow their formation, because moistened skin is better protected from damage and deterioration which exposed skin is dry and dusty. Even skin condition rarely occurs in women who use moisturizers. Well hydrated skin looks younger (this also applies to men). Modern men often use aftershave and moisturizers for the face, it also improves the condition of their skin.
How effective is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion (face microdermabrasion), performed by a qualified technician experienced, helps rejuvenate the skin. The result of the procedure depends on the type and condition of the skin types of wrinkles and other defects of photo-aging and other health factors.
Are solar radiation accelerates the aging of the skin?
The truth is that the constant exposure to the sun causes premature aging of the skin
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Especially facial skin. This process is called dermatoheliosis aging or due to external factors. In this case, changes in the skin is sometimes similar to the changes caused by prolonged radiation cancer therapy. Premature aging of the skin is common among sunbathers or rural residents who spend a lot of time in the sun. Residents of the East are less prone to premature aging because wear protective headgear. Perhaps this explains the low incidence of skin cancer
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Caused by the action of ultraviolet radiation, the eastern women, which is especially noticeable on the background of European women and American women.