Kligman A M, Koblenzer C
Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
Dermatol Clin. 1997 Oct;15(4):549-53. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70464-2.
The aging of skin is more than a decline in physiologic functions. Aging skin is associated with regressive anatomical changes such as looseness, roughness, wrinkles, and dyspigmentations (age spots) which adversely affect appearance. Unattractive aged persons tend to have less confidence, have low self-esteem, and are in fact less healthy than those who have aged well. Physicians must educate the public to follow life-styles that prevent a prematurely aged appearance. Additionally, resources which make it possible to remarkably correct the various deteriorations of the photo damaged face are now available. Patients should be told that these interventions are not simply an expression of vanity, but add to self-esteem and improved social relations.
皮肤老化不仅仅是生理功能的衰退。老化的皮肤还伴有诸如松弛、粗糙、皱纹和色素沉着（老年斑）等退行性解剖学变化，这些会对外观产生不利影响。面容不佳的老年人往往自信心较低、自尊心不强，而且实际上比那些优雅老去的人更不健康。医生必须教育公众遵循有助于防止过早出现衰老面容的生活方式。此外，现在已有资源能够显著改善光损伤面部的各种退化问题。应该告知患者，这些干预措施并非仅仅是虚荣心的表现，而是有助于增强自尊心并改善社会关系。
