Thoughts on the Process of Aging

In the past, dermatologists treated aging locally, without addressing much beyond the dermal layer or even at the cellular level. However, some systemic protocols have been illuminated in literature to significantly slow certain aging responses to external, internal, and emotional stressors. Accordingly, there are some data to justify changes to diet, stress level, and sleep habits, but researchers have yet to find a single theory that can collect the data and provide one systematic equation that produces universally predictable results locally and systemically, until now. This article will discuss the theories and scientific discoveries on aging, including current thoughts on therapeutic modalities, to offer a greater understanding of where future research on aging will be heading.