Aging Wrinkles

Aging Wrinkles

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The changes that happen as we get older are both in look and in how we function. However, aging is not a process that occurs at the same rate in all individuals, although all of us do age. The part of aging that occurs just because we are older is called intrinsic. An example of an intrinsic aging that occurs in the tissue itself is the graying of hair. Hormonal variations, like the change in the secretion of sebum in the skin, occurs because of decreased secretion of androgen hormones elsewhere in the organism.

But there are several features of the aging process that are the result of external or extrinsic factors. Prevention is avoiding these extrinsic factors that can increase the aging process. And, of course, there are some treatments that we can have done, which will alter appearance.

Aging of the skin is called atrophy by specialists. Visual and microscopic changes appear with a lessening in the connective cells of the skin. Skin seems rougher, finely wrinkled, soft, and dry. The deeper layer of the skin, the dermis, turns thinner. Veins and other structures in the skin can seem much more evident because of this alteration. Small, red blood vessels can appear in numbers. The skin can bruise easily, seem fragile, and doesn't heal as readily. The skin has less elasticity, and is less firm, with sagging.

The color or pigment of the skin varies as we age. Discolorations appear as darker pigmented spots, on face, back, hands, chest, and legs. Studies have shown that more than 50% of people over the age of 45 acquire these spots. And studies done in heavily pigmented people indicate that pigmentation increases with age in sun-exposed areas and afflicts men more than women.

Other Consequences of Aging

Sebum secretion in the skin decreases, as do underarm secretions, producing less odor. Spontaneous sweating in the rest of the skin also reduces. Nail growth begins to decrease early, after the age of 25. The sense of touch reduces, and this may result in an elevation in the ability to bear pain. The immune system is less reactive, resulting in greater risk of chronic skin infection.

Prevention

At least for skin changes, slowing down the aging process can be achieved by avoiding sun exposure and using sun blocks. This process will also reduce the likelihood of having a sun-related skin cancer. Importantly, smoking is as injurious to skin as the sun is. Smokers face a five-fold (500%) greater risk of skin problems at any given age than do non-smokers. Smoking cessation is thus a crucial part of looking younger.

Treatments

There are several treatments for wrinkled and sun-damaged skin. These include laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, implants, botox injections, microdermabrasion, face-lifts and other types of plastic surgery, and others.

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