Kenneth Beer, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist in Palm Beach, Fla., and the director of scientificskin.com, an online skincare company.
Patients can choose from a wide range of treatment options for making the hands look younger and healthier. Hand rejuvenation revolves around three factors that contribute to the appearance of aging: bony surfaces, brown spots and prominent veins.
As we age we accumulate all sorts of damage to our skin. Some, like sun spots, are avoidable; and others, like seborrheic keratoses (noncancerous growths), are not. To treat these, I recommend liquid nitrogen, chemical peels, intense pulsed lights, or laser treatment.
Aging is the most common cause of nail lines and ridges. Chemotherapy or kidney disease may also cause lines or ridges, and trauma to the nail is another common culprit.
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