| The aging of our skin
is due to two broad processes: chronological aging
and photo aging.
- Chronological aging is due to structural, functional
and metabolic changes in the skin. Symptoms of chronological
aging are:
- Dry and Thin Skin
The top layers lose more moisture due to the aging
process. Older skin renews itself every four to
six weeks, while young skin renews every three to
four weeks. The older skin has a dry and dehydrated
appearance.
- Fine Wrinkles
Diminished production of collagen leads to fine
wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and other sun-exposed
areas, facial expression lines and sagging folds
over the eyelids, neck, jaw, and arms.
- Abnormal Blood Vessels.
Abnormalities develop within small blood vessels
supplying nutrients to the skin, particularly over
the nose and cheeks.
- Age Spots
as a result of a decrease in the number and function
of pigment cells in sun-exposed areas.
- Benign and malignant skin tumors
due to the deterioration of the skin's immune system.
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