Anatomofunctional changes in male facial skin during the aging process
Anatomofunctional changes in male facial skin during the aging process
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1048Keywords:
aging, skin anatomyphysiology, male beautyAbstract
Nowadays, men are becoming much more concerned about their appearance and well-being, as male vanity is on the rise and is projected to grow in our country. One of the main concerns of men is skin aging, and therefore, there is a search for specialized professionals and aesthetic procedures that aim to prevent, slow down and control the aging process. In order to adequately meet the demands of the male public, it is necessary for professionals in the aesthetics area to understand the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women, in addition to their main pathophysiologies. Considering that Brazil is among the main countries with high demand in the area of beauty and well-being for the male public, it is important to identify the main changes that occur in the aging process and to know the characteristics of this skin in order to optimize the development of personalized and specific protocols that meet the needs of this public. Aiming to identify the main anatomical and physiological characteristics of male facial skin and to know the main unsightly changes of the aging process, the present study carried out a bibliographic survey using Scielo, PubMed, and Lilacs databases related to the topic addressed. The period of bibliographic research occurred from August 2024 to May 2025. The results indicated that the anatomical and physiological differences of male skin require specific adjustments when compared to the protocols conventionally used for the female gender, and are therefore personalized for the male public.
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