Epigenetic Clocks in Skin Aging: From Exposome Drivers to Biomarkers and Therapeutic Interventions

Jan 7, 2026Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology

Epigenetic Clocks in Skin Aging: Environmental Causes, Biological Markers, and Possible Treatments

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Abstract

Recent advances in epigenetics highlight how environmental factors may accelerate skin aging through specific biological processes.

  • Changes in DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs are linked to the regulation of skin aging.
  • Ultraviolet radiation, pollution, smoking, diet, and stress are associated with accelerated skin aging via epigenetic mechanisms.
  • The may serve as a tool to quantify biological age and detect premature aging.
  • Skin-specific epigenetic clocks could guide therapeutic interventions aimed at reversing or delaying visible signs of aging.
  • Epigenetic-targeted therapies, including topical agents and energy-based devices, are being explored for their potential in dermatology.

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Key numbers

78%
Reduction in wrinkle volume
Observed after dihydromyricetin treatment in a small clinical study.
2 years
Epigenetic age reduction
Noted with dihydromyricetin treatment in keratinocytes.

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