All skin can be subjected to inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s defense mechanism in response to negative stimuli. Professionals are trained that in a controlled setting, inflammation can be beneficial to skin. However, when this type of inflammation, known as acute inflammation, persists, it progresses into chronic inflammation resulting in inflammaging. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.