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Age-related changes in facial skin contours and rheology
Author(s)Frédérique Henry, Claudine Piérard-Franchimont, Geert Cauwenbergh
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 45, no 2, February 1997
Pagespp 220-222
KeywordsBiological ageing ; Skin problems ; Older women ; Menopause ; Drugs ; Belgium.
AnnotationThis Belgian study evaluated the effect of ageing on both the mechanical properties and wrinkling of facial skin in 180 white women aged between 18 and 67 years, a proportion of whom used hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Mechanical properties of the skin were measured on the face using a computerised suction device. Skin contours were assessed using optical profilometry and computerised image analysis. Results showed that skin ageing of the face is characterised by a progressive increase in extensibility associated with a decreased elasticity. The loss of tonicity is accompanied by a progressive deepening of facial creases. HRT was shown to limit the age-related rheological changes, however, it did not appear to limit the number and depth of wrinkles.
Accession NumberCPA-970812245 A
ClassmarkBH: BLM: BD: CC:BD: LLD: 76E

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