From Skin Aging Biomarkers to Precision Esthetic Longevity: A Translational Diagnostic Framework

August 2026 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”

Sarit Cohen, Dominik Thor

skin aging biomarkers esthetic longevity diagnostic framework systemic biological age longevity biomarkers molecular biomarkers functional biomarkers imaging-based diagnostics digital phenotyping

Studysummary This article argues that esthetic dermatology could benefit from a more biologically informed approach through the integration of advanced biomarkers and imaging technologies, but cautions that many tools are not yet fully validated for clinical use.

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