Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Aging: A Histopathological, Morphometric, and Immunohistochemical Study of Estrogen Receptor β and Androgen Receptor

January 2016 in “ Skin Pharmacology and Physiology ”

Iman Seleit, Ola Ahmed Bakry, Hala Saed El Repey, Raghdaa Ali

estrogen receptor β ERβ androgen receptor AR skin aging intrinsic aging extrinsic aging epidermal thickness hormonal regulation estrogen receptor

Studysummary This study observed that estrogen receptor β and androgen receptor expressions in the skin decline with age, more noticeably under sun exposure, suggesting a role in skin aging.

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