TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Hand Rejuvenation A1 - Krueger, Nils A1 - Sadick, Neil S. A2 - Avram, Marc R. A2 - Avram, Mathew M. A2 - Ratner, Désirée PY - 2015 T2 - Procedural Dermatology AB - The hand is the most visible unclothed body part, besides the face and neck, and is, therefore, of major aesthetic importance. Because of its form and function, the hand has become a symbol of beauty and is widely accepted as an indicator of character.1 However, it is also a visual marker of age that is difficult to conceal. Like every part of the body, the hands are subject to the intrinsic aging process.2 In addition, they are constantly exposed to extrinsic environmental factors such as UV radiation; climatic influences; and the stress of intense, continuous use. These factors together can accelerate the aging process, resulting in premature aging of the hands. Together with the face, the hands are often the part of the body where aging is most visible. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175096782 ER -