blackheads, whiteheads, papules., pustules (what many people call pimples), cysts, and nodules — were more likely to have longer telomeres in their white blood cells.
“By looking at skin biopsies, we were able to begin to understand the gene expressions related to this. Further work is required to consider if certain gene pathways may provide a base for useful interventions,” Ribero added.
Meanwhile, earlier research has found that telomere length in white blood cells can predict aging and is associated with telomere length in other cells in the body, the study claims. However, keep in mind that these findings should be taken with a grain of salt, as the latest study failed to prove a “cause-and-effect link between telomere length and skin aging.”