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GlossaryPhotoaging (Actinic Elastosis)

premature skin aging caused by repeated UV radiation exposure

Photoaging, also known as sun-induced aging, refers to the premature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. This process leads to changes such as wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, pigmentation changes, and a rough texture, primarily due to the breakdown of collagen and the formation of abnormal elastin.

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research Hair Lightening of Three Hemodialysis Patients Under Heptaminol

2 citations , March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology”

Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.

research Actinic Hyperkeratosis Treated With Retinol Combined With a Polylysine Biovector: A Case Report

September 2025

Retinol with polylysine cleared scalp skin growths in 21 days without side effects.

research Disturbances in Wound Healing After Treatment with Imiquimod and Diclofenac in Elderly Men

April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly”

Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.

research Immunohistochemical Patterns in the Interfollicular Caucasian Scalps: Influences of Age, Gender, and Alopecia

8 citations , January 2013 in “BioMed Research International”

Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.

research The Efficacy of a Photolyase-Based Device on the Cancerization Field: A Clinical and Thermographic Study

16 citations , August 2015 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research”

The photolyase-based device significantly changed the size and heat of potential skin cancer areas in patients.

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community When you're balding is it an absolute traumatic period of your life or do some people not care as much?

in Chat 93 upvotes 1 year ago

Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.