Topical anti-aging agents: state-of-the-art review

https://doi.org/10.19106/JMedSci005504202310

Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa(1*), Faradiba Maharani(2), Yohanes Aditya Adhi Satria(3), Ghina Shabrina Awanis(4), Astrida Fesky Febrianty(5)

(1) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta/Department of Dermatology and Venerology, PKU Muhammadiyah Surakarta Hospital, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
(4) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
(5) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Skin aging can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Even though it is inevitable, symptoms of skin aging are a common concern for patients. As a result, there is a surge in the making of anti-aging cosmeceuticals. However, there is a lack of evidence-based data to support the usage of topical preparations as anti-aging treatments. Therefore, further studies are needed to explore topical treatment options for skin aging. This literature review discusses the mechanism of commonly used topical anti-aging agents and their adverse reactions.

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antiaging; topical; adverse reactions

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