The skin looks withered which is caused primarily by deficiency in nutritional components. The skin appears looser and thinner. The elastic fibers are degenerate due to water loss while the fat tissue reduce in thickness, causing a general breakdown in skin elasticity. There is a dramatic reduction in oil production causing dryness. The circulation is reduced due to cholesterol deposits in the arterioles. Pigmentary disorders may result causing brown spots. May have tendency toward couperose (dilated capillaries) skin, showing redness.
 

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