A representative selection of the studies and sources informing this book. This list is not exhaustive but provides starting points for readers who want to explore the science behind the recommendations.
General Dermatology and Aging
Farage MA, Miller KW, Elsner P, Maibach HI. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in skin ageing: a review. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2008.
Brincat MP, Baron YM, Galea R. Estrogens and the skin. Climacteric. 2005.
Pillaiyar T, Manickam M, Jung SH. Recent development of signaling pathways inhibitors of melanogenesis. Cellular Signalling. 2017.
Sun Protection and Photoaging
Hughes MCB, Williams GM, Baker P, Green AC. Sunscreen and prevention of skin aging: a randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2013.
Krutmann J, Bouloc A, Sore G, et al. The skin aging exposome. Journal of Dermatological Science. 2017.
Retinoids
Mukherjee S, Date A, Patravale V, et al. Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2006.
Riahi RR, Bush AE, Cohen PR. Topical Retinoids: Therapeutic Mechanisms in the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2016.
Vitamin C and Antioxidants
Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017.
Farris PK. Topical vitamin C: a useful agent for treating photoaging and other dermatologic conditions. Dermatologic Surgery. 2005.
Acne
Zaenglein AL, Pathy AL, Schlosser BJ, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2016.
Rosacea
Two AM, Wu W, Gallo RL, Hata TR. Rosacea: part II. Topical and systemic therapies in the treatment of rosacea. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015.
Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
Sarkar R, Arora P, Garg VK, Sonthalia S, Gokhale N. Melasma update. Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 2014.
Botulinum Toxin
Carruthers J, Fagien S, Joseph JH, et al. DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection for the Treatment of Glabellar Lines: Results from Two Phase 3 Trials. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020.
Small R. Botulinum toxin injection for facial wrinkles. American Family Physician. 2014.
Dermal Fillers
Bertucci V, Lin X, Axford-Gatley RA, et al. Safety and Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Comprehensive Review. Dermatologic Surgery. 2019.
DeLorenzi C. Complications of injectable fillers, part 2: vascular complications. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014.
Lasers and Energy-Based Treatments
Wat H, Wu DC, Rao J, Goldman MP. Application of intense pulsed light in the treatment of dermatologic disease: a systematic review. Dermatologic Surgery. 2014.
Alster TS, Lupton JR. Lasers in dermatology: an overview of types and indications. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2001.
Menopause and Skin
Verdier-Sévrain S, Bonté F, Gilchrest B. Biology of estrogens in skin: implications for skin aging. Experimental Dermatology. 2006.
Stevenson S, Thornton J. Effect of estrogens on skin aging and the potential role of SERMs. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2007.
The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause. 2022.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Phillips KA. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Advances in Research and Clinical Practice. Oxford University Press. 2017.
Veale D, Eshkevari E, Kanakam N, et al. The Appearance Anxiety Inventory: validation of a process measure in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. 2014.
Lifestyle and Skin
Oyetakin-White P, Suggs A, Koo B, et al. Does poor sleep quality affect skin ageing? Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2015.
Dyer J, Davison G, Marcora SM, Mauger AR. Effect of a Mediterranean Type Diet on Inflammatory and Cartilage Degradation Biomarkers in Patients with Osteoarthritis. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2017.
Smith RN, Mann NJ, Braue A, et al. The effect of a high-protein, low glycemic-load diet versus a conventional, high glycemic-load diet on biochemical parameters associated with acne vulgaris: a randomized, investigator-masked, controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2007.
Books for Further Reading
Mosconi, Lisa. The Menopause Brain. 2024.
Haver, Mary Claire. The New Menopause. 2024.
Phillips, Katharine A. The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Revised edition.
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology (aad.org)
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (asds.net)
The North American Menopause Society (menopause.org)
International OCD Foundation (iocdf.org) - for BDD specialist referrals