How Does Skin Thinning Manifest at the Histological Level?
At the histological level, skin thinning is characterized by several changes in the different layers of the skin:
1. Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, becomes thinner, with a reduction in the number of cell layers, particularly the stratum corneum. 2. Dermis: The dermis, which contains collagen and elastin fibers, shows a decrease in these structural proteins. There’s also a reduction in the number of dermal papillae, which are responsible for nutrient exchange between the dermis and epidermis. 3. Subcutaneous Layer: The subcutaneous fat layer also diminishes, leading to a loss of insulation and padding.
