Beauty
Is beauty really just skin deep? Absolutely
not. However, as we age the image in the mirror
often shows lines, creases, sags and bags. But,
to some they are signs of wisdom and experience
and to others they are a constant nagging reminder
that they aren't as young as they used to be. "What's
important,"says Michelle Battistini, MD,
director of Penn Health for Women, "is that
women feel good about themselves inside and out.
And each woman needs to define for herself, what
that means."
For those who choose to do something to combat
aging, there have never been more choices. From
simply improving your basic skin care routine
to plastic surgery, more and more women are choosing
to enhance their appearance. Unfortunately, these
increases also show that women have never had
more pressure to look good and age well.
"Your skin is a reflection of your overall
health. Wearing sunscreen, eating healthy, exercising
regularly and not smoking add to your general
health and make your hair and skin healthier," explains
Valerie Weil, MD, internal medicine specialist
with Penn Health for Women.
It starts at the top! Fifty-percent of women
experience some hair loss as they age. And although
heredity is the reason most women lose hair,
it can be a symptom of another illness. In this
issue, you'll learn more about normal skin and
hair changes from specialists at Penn Medicine
at Radnor. And we'll also provide you with information
-- from the simple to the high-tech -- on what
you can do to improve your appearance.
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