{"title":"MedlinePlus — Aging changes in skin","entity_type":"Source","slug":"medlineplus-aging-changes-in-skin","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/medlineplus-aging-changes-in-skin","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-17","date_reviewed":"2026-05-17"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Crepey Neck Skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/crepey-neck-skin"},{"title":"Turkey Neck","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/turkey-neck"},{"title":"Sagging Neck Skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/sagging-neck-skin"},{"title":"How do I tighten loose, sagging skin on my neck?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-tighten-loose-skin-on-my-neck"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["MedlinePlus describes age-related skin changes, including thinner skin, reduced elasticity, and more visible lines or folds."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Patient education reference from the U.S. National Library of Medicine about normal aging changes in skin and connective tissue."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The reference explains that aging skin becomes thinner, loses some elasticity, and can show more wrinkles or folds. It also notes that sun exposure and environmental factors influence visible change."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It supports the page’s distinction between cosmetic surface support and deeper age-related laxity that topical products cannot fully reverse."]}],"source_type":"medical_reference","original_source_url":"https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004014.htm"}