At the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, Consulting Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., discussed the science of genomics (the study of genes) and... (Product News)

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. Now, dermatologists are leading the way in studying the role genes play in skin aging and how this new knowledge could translate to improved skin care treatments.

At the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, Consulting Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., discussed the science of genomics (the study of genes) and why it may hold the key to improved skin care in the future.