Premature aging of the skin

Abstract

Skin aging includes two distinct phenomena: true or intrinsic aging, which is an inevitable change attributed to the passage of time, and premature aging, which is caused by the addition of various factors such as sun exposure and deficiencies in vitamins A, D, and C. When combined with other elements, these factors become the primary cause of premature skin aging. The objective of our study was to identify the risk factors associated with premature skin aging in women aged 30–40 years living in the urban area of León. The study design was an analytical case-control study. The results showed that premature aging was most prevalent in women aged 35–40 years, accounting for 108 participants. The most affected areas were the face, neck, and limbs. The most significant factor contributing to premature aging was prolonged sun exposure for more than 6 years, over periods exceeding 5 hours per day. Approximately 110 women reported using protective measures; however, half of them still showed signs of premature aging due to improper use of those protective methods. Vitamin A, C, and D deficiencies were identified as risk factors for premature aging, along with low fluid intakedefined as less than 2 liters per day which was reported by 108 women.