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Good Genes, Good Skin?

New report from AAD meeting shows a connection.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Ever wonder why two people who are the same age may look years apart? While extrinsic factors such as sun exposure and smoking can contribute to skin aging, intrinsic factors – namely the genes inherited from our parents – can have an even greater influence on how our skin ages, according to a new report released today from the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) in San Diego. Dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, consulting professor at Duke University Scho...

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