December 4, 2025Quality in SportOpen Access

The Effects of Exercise on Skin Health: Benefits, Risks, and Preventive Strategies

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Review reveals exercise benefits skin physiology while posing risks of photoaging and infections, emphasizing proper care and protection measures.

Exercise improves circulation and supports collagen synthesis, enhancing skin health and delaying aging.
The review identifies benefits such as reduced inflammation and skin improvements, notably for conditions like psoriasis.
Assessment of literature highlights risks including UV radiation exposure and increased likelihood of infections.
Proper skin care and hygiene practices are essential to safeguard skin health in physically active individuals.

Walendzik et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Review reveals exercise benefits skin physiology while posing risks of photoaging and infections, emphasizing proper care and protection measures.