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Dr. Joshua Zeichner: "Five Incredibly Easy Tricks to Age-Proof Your Hands"

Crinkling at the knuckles, ridges on the nails, or liver spots are all signs of aging your hands might be revealing.

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  • New York, NY
  • (April 09, 2014)

In preventing age-related issues with one's hands, even traditional soap-and-water washing can become too much of a good thing when taken to extremes. "Over-washing the hands can dry out the skin, cause irritation and inflammation and may cause premature aging," said Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital. As a safeguard, follow cleansing with a layer of hand cream to replenish the skin. Learn more