The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects
Introduction and purpose: The skin, the largest organ of the human body, plays a crucial role as a protective barrier. Its condition deteriorates with age and under the influence of external factors such as UV radiation, stress, or diet. This review examines the impact of physical activity on sk...
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Introduction and purpose:
The skin, the largest organ of the human body, plays a crucial role as a protective barrier. Its condition deteriorates with age and under the influence of external factors such as UV radiation, stress, or diet. This review examines the impact of physical activity on skin health, focusing on mechanisms that enhance its function and appearance.
Materials and Methods
A literature review was conducted using medical databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar. Articles were retrieved in English using keywords such as “physical activity,” “skin health,” “effects of exercise on skin,” “anti-aging effects of physical activity,” and “antioxidant properties of exercise” in various configurations.
Description of the state of knowledge:
Regular physical activity positively affects skin health by improving microcirculation, stimulating collagen synthesis, hydrating the stratum corneum, and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Exercise also supports the skin barrier function and may alleviate the course of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Additionally, physical activity improves sleep quality and mental well-being, which indirectly benefits skin health. The potential of facial exercises to enhance aesthetics is also noted, though their effectiveness requires further research. Despite numerous benefits, some forms of activity, such as swimming, may negatively affect the skin barrier due to exposure to irritating chemical substances.
Conclusion:
In summary, physical activity has a multidimensional impact on skin health, supporting its protective functions, appearance, and anti-aging properties. However, further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms and efficacy of specific types of exercise.
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| spelling | doaj-art-21ac2ade06d34988be7bd5aea07e8de82025-08-20T02:00:14ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182024-12-013610.12775/QS.2024.36.56624The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological EffectsNatalia Dolata0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9564-9231Bartosz Balcer1https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2994-3918Paweł Liszka2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5465-3656Mateusz Pakuła3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1792-0378Maja Weimann4https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1375-1337Adrianna Kruczkowska5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0549-0849Aleksandra Stosiek6https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9276-3528Agnieszka Cebula7https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7966-6333Emil Bulzacki8https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4303-7114Wojciech Urbański9https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6559-7510Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, PolandJan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Internship at Copernicus Hospital, Nowe Ogrody 1/6 , 80-803, Gdansk, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Nicolaus Copernicus Memorial Hospital, Pabianicka 62, 93-513 Łódź, Poland Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland Introduction and purpose: The skin, the largest organ of the human body, plays a crucial role as a protective barrier. Its condition deteriorates with age and under the influence of external factors such as UV radiation, stress, or diet. This review examines the impact of physical activity on skin health, focusing on mechanisms that enhance its function and appearance. Materials and Methods A literature review was conducted using medical databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar. Articles were retrieved in English using keywords such as “physical activity,” “skin health,” “effects of exercise on skin,” “anti-aging effects of physical activity,” and “antioxidant properties of exercise” in various configurations. Description of the state of knowledge: Regular physical activity positively affects skin health by improving microcirculation, stimulating collagen synthesis, hydrating the stratum corneum, and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Exercise also supports the skin barrier function and may alleviate the course of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Additionally, physical activity improves sleep quality and mental well-being, which indirectly benefits skin health. The potential of facial exercises to enhance aesthetics is also noted, though their effectiveness requires further research. Despite numerous benefits, some forms of activity, such as swimming, may negatively affect the skin barrier due to exposure to irritating chemical substances. Conclusion: In summary, physical activity has a multidimensional impact on skin health, supporting its protective functions, appearance, and anti-aging properties. However, further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms and efficacy of specific types of exercise. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/56624physical activityskin healtheffects of exercise on skinanti-aging effects of physical activityantioxidant properties of exercise |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Dolata Bartosz Balcer Paweł Liszka Mateusz Pakuła Maja Weimann Adrianna Kruczkowska Aleksandra Stosiek Agnieszka Cebula Emil Bulzacki Wojciech Urbański The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects Quality in Sport physical activity skin health effects of exercise on skin anti-aging effects of physical activity antioxidant properties of exercise |
| title | The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects |
| title_full | The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects |
| title_short | The Impact of Physical Activity on Skin Health and Condition: Physiological Mechanisms and Dermatological Effects |
| title_sort | impact of physical activity on skin health and condition physiological mechanisms and dermatological effects |
| topic | physical activity skin health effects of exercise on skin anti-aging effects of physical activity antioxidant properties of exercise |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/56624 |
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