Wrinkles

Manríquez et al., 2008 | BMJ Clin Evid | Systematic Review

Citation

Manríquez Juan Jorge, Majerson Gringberg Daniela, Nicklas Diaz Claudia. Wrinkles. BMJ Clin Evid. 2008-Dec-16;2008

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Skin disorders associated with photodamage from ultraviolet light include wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, tactile roughness, and telangiectasia, and are more common in people with white compared with other skin types. Wrinkles are also associated with aging, hormonal status, smoking, and intercurrent disease. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical question: What are the effects of interventions to prevent and treat skin wrinkles? We searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and other important databases up to April 2008 (Clinical Evidence reviews are updated periodically; please check our website for the most up-to-date version of this review). We included harms alerts from relevant organisations such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). RESULTS: We found 20 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for interventions. CONCLUSIONS: In this systematic review we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: carbon dioxide laser, chemical peel, dermabrasion, facelifts, glycolic acid, isotretinoin, lactic acid, natural cartilage polysaccharides (oral or topical), retinyl esters, sunscreens, tazarotene, tretinoin, variable pulse erbium:YAG laser, and vitamin C or E (topical).

Key Findings

We found 20 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for interventions.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

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MeSH Terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Isotretinoin
  • Rhytidoplasty
  • Skin Aging
  • Tretinoin

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Systematic Review
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: vitamin-c

Provenance

  • PMID: 19445782
  • DOI: (not available)
  • PMCID: PMC2907965
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