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Skin Aging MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Skin Aging
Tree Number(s)
G13.750.804
Unique ID
D015595
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015595
Scope Note
The process of aging due to changes in the structure and elasticity of the skin over time. It may be a part of physiological aging or it may be due to the effects of ultraviolet radiation, usually through exposure to sunlight.
Entry Term(s)
Photoaging of Skin
Skin Wrinkling
Solar Aging of Skin
NLM Classification #
WR 102
Previous Indexing
Aging (1966-1989)
Skin (1966-1989)
Sunlight (1966-1989)
Public MeSH Note
90
History Note
90
Date Established
1990/01/01
Date of Entry
1989/05/26
Revision Date
2016/06/23
Skin Aging Preferred
Skin Wrinkling Broader
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