The Aging Process in Men

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Abstract

What is aging and how can it prevented? In principle intrinsic (basically the genes) and extrinsic factors (basically UV exposure and smoking) can be distinguished. Only extrinsic aging is prone to prevention.

Keywords

Stratum Corneum Premature Ageing Dermal Papilla Aged Skin Topical Retinoid 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Division of Evidence Based Medicine (dEBM), Klinik für DermatologieCharité – Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany
  2. 2.Resident in Dermatology Division of Evidence Based Medicine (dEBM)Klinik für Dermatologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany

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