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Translating Geroscience Into Clinical Longevity Dermatology: From Mechanisms of Aging to Skin-Centered Interventions.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
Abstract
<h4>Background</h4>Longevity medicine is an emerging clinical framework aimed at extending healthspan(definition) by targeting the biological mechanisms of aging rather than treating disease in isolation. Geroscience, which investigates the molecular and cellular pathways linking aging to chronic pathology, provides the scientific foundation for this approach. Dermatology is uniquely positioned within this paradigm, as the skin represents both a visible marker of biological aging and an accessible source of biomarkers.<h4>Objective</h4>To explore how principles of geroscience can be translated into clinical dermatology and cosmetic practice, with a focus on skin-centered biomarkers, artificial intelligence (AI), and preventive longevity-oriented interventions.<h4>Methods</h4>This piece integrates current evidence from geroscience, dermatologic aging research, microbiome science, and AI-driven analytics to examine emerging models of longevity-focused dermatologic care. Conceptual frameworks, clinical readiness of interventions, and ethical considerations are critically discussed.<h4>Results</h4>Advances in biological aging biomarkers, including epigenetic clocks, inflammatory signatures, mitochondrial and metabolic markers, and skin microbiome profiling, offer promising tools for assessing cutaneous and systemic aging. AI-enabled platforms facilitate the integration of multidimensional data, enabling refined biological age assessment and potential prediction of treatment responses. However, most longevity-oriented diagnostics and interventions remain in early or experimental stages, requiring rigorous validation before routine clinical adoption.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Dermatology can serve as a translational bridge between geroscience and clinical longevity medicine by integrating validated skin biomarkers, aesthetic procedures, and preventive strategies within an evidence-based framework. Careful attention to scientific limitations, ethical considerations, and health equity is essential to ensure responsible implementation. Dermatologists would play a key role in shaping clinically sound, prevention-focused longevity care centered on long-term skin health and resilience.
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D., H. (2026). Translating Geroscience Into Clinical Longevity Dermatology: From Mechanisms of Aging to Skin-Centered Interventions. <em>Journal of cosmetic dermatology</em>. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70616
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D. H. Translating Geroscience Into Clinical Longevity Dermatology: From Mechanisms of Aging to Skin-Centered Interventions. Journal of cosmetic dermatology. 2026. doi:10.1111/jocd.70616.
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@article{haykal2026Transl,
title = {Translating Geroscience Into Clinical Longevity Dermatology: From Mechanisms of Aging to Skin-Centered Interventions.},
author = {Haykal D.},
journal = {Journal of cosmetic dermatology},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1111/jocd.70616},
}
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