Aging changes in the skin

Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older.

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Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. Evidence of increasing age includes wrinkles and sagging skin. Whitening or graying of the hair is another obvious sign of aging.

Your skin does many things. It:

• Contains nerve receptors that allow you to feel touch, pain, and pressure
• Helps control fluid and electrolyte balance
  
• Helps control your body temperature
  
• Protects you from the environment
  

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