Discuss the broad spectrum of factors which influence the anatomical and
physiological changes in the skin’s cells and tissues which result in premature skin
ageing.
THE BRIEF
You are to structure your work in essay format to include an introduction to the
subject, a middle in which you will present the principle discussions to answer the
question above and then finishing with a conclusion to summarise the content.
The objective is to reflect the knowledge gained from your course to
explain how the various age-related changes to the structure and function of the skin
can be influenced or increased by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. These will include:
• Poor Diet and Nutrition – deficiencies and excesses
• The environment – sun, pollution, weather extremes, indoor environments etc
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Stress
• Exercise Levels
• General health and medication
• Poor skin treatment and home care
You should research this topic as broadly as possible using the internet, professional
magazines or textbooks to provide a comprehensive and individual study of the
topic. As always your work must be presented in your own words.