Our hair follicles contain a pigment called melanin. As the body decreases its production of melanin, the hair pigments become colorless or white. Because not all hair becomes colorless at once, the black and white colors of your hair get combined, thus giving your hair its gray appearance. B...
Chemotherapy can be used following surgery to eliminate prostate cancer to eliminate any cancer cells which might be left behind and also to decrease the probability of cancer return. Sometimes, chemotherapy can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor less tissue has to be eliminated. Every ind...
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The other common cause of dark spots is aging. With the passage of time, our skin metabolism changes. This could lead to a system imbalance which may result in either an increase or decrease in the release of melanin. Frictional damage occurs with excessive rubbing or abrasion of the skin s...
The loss of collagen content is associated with upregulation of collagen degrading enzymes, i.e., matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) (Rittié and Fisher, 2002) along with a decrease in collagen synthesis. The age-related loss of subcutaneous fat from the hypodermis contributes to the wrinkling and...
As we age, our skin wrinkles due to changes in collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis as well as a decrease in their production. Explain why topical application of collagen and elastic fibers would not eliminate wrinkles. Describe the effects of sunlight and/or tanning beds on...
This familiarity can help reduce anxiety and confusion, leading to a decrease in agitation. Opting for home health care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s can have significant benefits over institutionalized forms of care. Not only does it promote familiarity and routine, but it also minimizes ...
Decrease in Langerhans cells and increase in lymph node dendritic cells following chronic exposure of mice to suberythemal doses of solar simulated radiation. Photochem. Photobiol. 81, 1168–1173 (2005). CAS PubMed Google Scholar Racz, E. et al. Narrowband ultraviolet B inhibits innate ...
As we age, the bony skeleton, including the orbital margin (i.e. the eye socket itself), undergoes resorption, leading to a decrease in structural support for the overlying tissues. This can accentuate the appearance of the eye sockets and contribute to the formation of hollows under the ...
and also lots of glands. these glands are producing things that kill bad bacteria. as we age, submandibular, sublingual glands, parotid glands start to decrease their secretions. when bacteria is allowed to spread, it starts to affect the gums. they start to recede. we lose the enamel of ...