It is a great pleasure to welcome Prof. Reinhold Dauskardt, active member of the scientific committee, Stanford University, USA, at Skin Ageing & Challenges 2024 this November in Malta. 

Topic: Sex and Race Variations in Skin Structure and Barrier Function: Relationship to Ageing and Sensorial Perception.

Presentation Summary

The structure of human skin including the components of the epidermis, the basement membrane and the dermis are dependent not only on anatomic site and age, but also on sex and race differences. Furthermore, the lipid and corneocyte components of the outer stratum corneum layer and production of topical sebum are also strongly influenced by racial makeup and sex related hormonal differences. Both important in skin barrier function, appearance and ageing. Such variations are particularly important in the formulation and composition of topical moisturizing formulations and anti-ageing cosmetic treatments.

We review the principal differences and consider the effects of race and sex on skin structure, barrier function, ageing and sensorial perception.