This leads to bruising, bleeding under the skin (often called senile purpura), cherry angiomas, and similar conditions. The blood vessels of the dermis become more fragile. Elastosis produces the leathery, weather-beaten appearance common to farmers, sailors, and others who spend a large amount of time outdoors. It is more noticeable in sun-exposed areas (solar elastosis). The medical term for these areas is lentigos.Ĭhanges in the connective tissue reduce the skin's strength and elasticity. Pigmented spots including age spots or "liver spots" may appear in sun-exposed areas. Aging skin looks thinner, paler, and clear (translucent). The remaining melanocytes increase in size. The number of pigment-containing cells (melanocytes) decreases. With aging, the outer skin layer (epidermis) thins, even though the number of cell layers remains unchanged. Blue-eyed, fair-skinned people show more aging skin changes than people with darker, more heavily pigmented skin. Natural pigments seem to provide some protection against sun-induced skin damage. You can see this by comparing areas of your body that have regular sun exposure with areas that are protected from sunlight. The greatest single factor, though, is sun exposure. Skin changes are related to environmental factors, genetic makeup, nutrition, and other factors. Watch this video about: Components of skin
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