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Which are normal age-related changes to the hair, skin, and nails?Thicker hair, loose skin, and pink tinged nailsGraying hair, dry skin, and yellowed nailsThicker hair, thinner nails, and dark spotsBald spots, tighter skin, and increased fat beneath the skin

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Which are normal age-related changes to the hair, skin, and nails?Thicker hair, loose skin, and pink tinged nailsGraying hair, dry skin, and yellowed nailsThicker hair, thinner nails, and dark spotsBald spots, tighter skin, and increased fat beneath the skin

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The normal age-related changes to the hair, skin, and nails are graying hair, dry skin, and yellowed nails.

Here's why:

  1. Hair: As we age, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin and will become a more transparent color — like gray, silver, or white as it grows.

  2. Skin: With age, skin becomes less elastic and may hang loosely. It is more transparent, which is caused by thinning of the epidermis. Skin becomes more fragile as we age and may also be noticeably more dry and itchy due to less natural oil production.

  3. Nails: Aging can cause nails to become yellowish, brittle, and develop ridges. Nails, particularly toenails, may become hard and thick. Nail growth slows down as we age as well.

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