HDFS 4413 Study Guide - Final Guide: Pattern Hair Loss, Myocyte, Varicose Veins
8 Dec 2016
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65+ yrs of sun follicles varicose veins, etc. Skin is less flexible and more elastic ears and nose. Bone loss in skull and change in cartilage results in longer and larger. Loss of subcutaneous fat results in more visible veins, blood vessels, Wrinkling of skin, crow"s feet, skin discoloration, stretch marks. Photoaging skin discoloration/change due to exposure to uv rays. Androgenetic alopecia low production of long and thick hair. Majority of hair (if not all) no longer original natural color. Normative redistribution of fat across the body. Slight graying of the hair and diminished number of pigmented hairs. Decrease in height approximately 1 inch every decade of life. 5% per year decrease in mineral content for men and 1% per year for women. Women impacted more than men, especially white-caucasian women. African american men impacted more than white caucasian men. Persons in urban settings more at risk than those residing in rural areas.
