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11 years ago

I was looking for a more scientific "fancy" answer
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11 years ago
wrinkles lol
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11 years ago
wrinkles, inability to heal simple lacerations, increased susceptibility to skin conditions (cancer, ecxema, etc.)
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11 years ago
drying, loosening of the skin, and skin integrity issues
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11 years ago
As you age, your skin loses its elasticity.  It becomes thinner and more easily damaged.  Because your skin is thinner your blood vessels are closer to the surface which is why you bruise more easily.  Healing of skin tears, wound, etc takes longer due to decreased circulation.
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11 years ago
less collagen, less basal cell division, thickening of epidermis, elastosis, thinning of dermis, less blood flow to dermis, less collagen cross-linking, build up of melanin and lipofuscin pigments, breakdwon of vasculature leading to vessel dialtation at surface (spider veins)
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