Dicembre Vol.3 N° 3 - 2007 - Salute per tutti

Microcircolo, cute e antocianosidiAntonino Di PietroSU M M A R YMicrocirculation, skinand anthocyanosidesThe skin in aged poeple is characterized by the reduced quantity of functioning capillaryloops. The skin micro c i rculation is sensitive to vascular risk factors, particularly smoking.B i l b e rry contains anthocyanosides. Anthocyanosides are potent antioxidants which help tomaintain the integrity of capillaries. Anthocyanosides reduce microvascular impairmentsdue to ischaemia re p e rfusion injury, with preservation of endothelium, attenuation of leukocyteadhesion and improvement of capillary perfusion. Clinical studies have demonstratedthat anthocyanosides are effective in the treatment of micro c i rculation disorders. Rosaceacan be effectively controlled with lifestyle changes and with a medical therapy whichs t rengthen capillaries (anthocyanosides).KEY WORDS: Skin aging, Microcirculation, AnthocyanosidesM icrocircolo e invecchiamento cutaneo Ad un’apparenza maggiormenteAlcuni individui anziani sembranomolto più giovani della loro etàanagrafica e altri, al contrario,appaiono molto più vecchi.Dipartimento di DermatologiaOspedale L. Marchesi, Inzago (Milano)vecchieggiante corrisponde ancheuna reale accelerazione del processodi invecchiamento fisiologico (1).Nella cute dell’anziano, rispettoal giovane, le anse vascolaridel derma papillare sono ridottedel 37-40% a seconda delle areeconsiderate (2).Journal of Plastic Dermatology 2007; 3, 3 89