Additional information
by Rui Yin (Author), Qiquan Chen (Author), Michael R. Hamblin (Author)
This book focuses on skin photoaging, the premature aging of skin due to environmental effects such as exposure to UV (UVA, UVB) radiation from the sun. Slowing the aging process and rejuvenation have been one of the major goals of medicine and are in high demand as consumers seek agents or treatments that can prevent or reverse age associated changes in the skin. Skin Photoaging reviews the compounds and modalities that have been show (or have potential) to improve the appearance of prematurely aged skin.
Author Biography
Rui Yin MD Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, and a visiting associate professor of Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research interests lie in the areas of photodynamic therapy and laser therapy for photoaging and skin aging. She has published 20 peer-reviewed articles in English, over 40 peer-reviewed articles in Chinese, over 30 conference proceedings, and two book chapters. She is a reviewer for seven journals and serves on National Natural Science Foundation of China as a grant reviewer. She is also a committee member of China Dermatologist Association and China Medical Association.
