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Wrinkling is caused by the loss of what?

Collagen.


Wrinkling of the skin is due to loss of?

the skin's elasticity


Wrinkling of the skin is due to loss of the?

Collagen


Wrinkling of the skin is due to the loss of?

Collagen.


Wrinkling of the skin is due to loss of what in the skin?

As aging progresses, wrinkling is due to a few processes, most notably the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, resulting in a lower tensile strength. This is made worse my lack of moisture in the skin, exposure and especially sunburn, stress, smoking.


Permanent wrinkling of skin is usually due to changes caused by excessive exposure to?

Sunlight


What cause fingers to look wrinkled after soaking water?

It used to be thought that this was a result of water entering skin cells because the water outside the skin is hypotonic compared to skin cells. However, this is NOT the case. The change in the skin (wrinkling) is now thought to be an involuntary reaction by the body's autonomic nervous system — the same system that controls breathing, & heart rate. The wrinkling is believed to be caused by blood vessels constricting below the skin.


Where is the wrinkling of the skin occurs?

a decrease in the elastic fiber network of the dermis


Why does skin wrinkle and what factors accelerate the wrinkling process?

Skin wrinkles due to sun damage and tissue damage. The wrinkling process accelerates when an individual gets too much unprotected sun exposure.


Could severe wrinkling in an above ground pool with happy bottom be caused by worms?

no


Why does the fingers shrink after washing?

The outermost layer of the skin swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin underneath, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. However, new research is investigating the role of digital vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) of water immersion wrinkling of the skin.


What kind of complications can arise from having a liposuction?

There are different kinds of complications that can arise from having a liposuction surgery. The complications can be from a local skin infection to death. There are many complications in between local skin infection and death also, such as, lumps and bumps, blood clots, scarring, loss of sensation and wrinkling of skin.