The Skin at Different Ages

November 2014

Richard Weller, Hamish J.A. Hunter, Margaret Mann

hair follicles hormonal changes acne stretch marks menstrual cycles male-pattern baldness skin atrophy sagging wrinkling photoaging dermal collagen epidermis hair loss hormones pimples striae period cycles baldness skin thinning skin sagging skin wrinkles sun damage collagen skin layer

Studysummary Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.

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