The main structural and functional alterations observed during skin ageing are reviewed, considering the intrinsic process of senescence and the damage induced by chronic exposure to actinic radiation. In photo-ageing the importance of skin type is stressed, concerning its capacity to tan in order to get protection against radiation. Finally some inflammatory, degenerative and neoplastic skin diseases associate...
Epidermolysis bullosa encompasses a group of hereditary diseases clinically and pathologically characteristic. In this review the grouping criteria commonly accepted for their classification are described. The cleavage phenomena observed in these diseases are analysed in accordance with the concept of a skin area including dermal and epidermal interrelated structures--the dermo-epidermal junction zone. Finally ...
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