RT Book, Section
A1 Krueger, Nils
A1 Sadick, Neil S.
A2 Avram, Marc R.
A2 Avram, Mathew M.
A2 Ratner, Désirée
SR Print(0)
ID 1175096782
T1 Hand Rejuvenation
T2 Procedural Dermatology
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071795067
LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175096782
RD 2024/04/16
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.