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How Fast are you Ageing ? Test it Easily on the Skin !

  • Concept of the Skin pull test.
  1. Pinch the skin on the forearm.
  2. Then pull on it.

In a young person, the skin goes back to normal within 1 second.

In an individual over 50*, it takes 5 seconds or more. This is due to the loss of collagen, elasticity etc…

*With a strong exposure to sunlight (photoaging)

 

 

Source of information: Al Abdulla H. Anti-aging Medicine is an important Part of all Medical Specialties. Dubai World Dermatology & Laser Conference & Exhibition – Dubai Derma 13 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Original article: here

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Dr HSU is an internationally seasoned dermatologist who has lived as an expatriate and who therefore understands the difficulty in finding a like-minded healthcare provider in a sometimes intimidating environment. [(dermatologue) in French]

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