How Is Aging Different for Men and Women?

On average, the relative amounts of collagen and elastin and the physical appearance of the dermis were related to the patients' age. This appeared to be correlated to gender, with women's skin aging faster than men, the researchers describe in the Oct.1 issue of the journal Optics Letters.The technique, currently at an experimental stage, could someday help analyze skin diseases that affect collagen and even test anti-aging cosmetic products.