Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to aging and the skin:

1. At what age may I begin to notice changes in my skin?
   
   
2. What steps can I take to prevent aging-related skin changes?
   
   
3. What treatments can help me reduce the signs of aging?
   
   
4. Am I more likely to develop certain skin conditions as I age? What effect does aging have on my risk for skin cancer?
   
   
5. My mother has very few wrinkles. Does this make me less likely to have wrinkles?
   
   
6. Will I need to have my skin examined more often as I get older?
   
   
7. What aging-related skin changes are normal? For what skin changes should I consult a physician?
   
   
8. How can I reduce the dryness of my skin?