Ageing skin, artwork
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Ageing skin, artwork
Ageing skin. Computer artwork of sections through human skin, showing its appearance as it ages (from left to right). Elastin (red) and collagen (blue) in the skins dermis (pink) break down. This is due to decreases in the amount made by the body and environmental damage (white spheres), such as sun exposure and smoking. The epidermis (beige), which also contains elastin and collagen, becomes thinner and wrinkles and folds form in the surface
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Ageing Aging Breaking Down Collagen Compared Comparing Comparison Dermatological Dermatology Dermis Epidermis Fibre Fibres Layer Layers Sections Skin Tissue Young Section Sectioned
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork titled "Ageing Skin" offers a thought-provoking visual representation of the effects of time on our largest organ. The print showcases sections through human skin, revealing its transformation as it ages from left to right. As we delve into the layers, we witness the gradual breakdown of elastin and collagen in the dermis, depicted by vibrant red and blue hues respectively. The artist skillfully portrays how this deterioration occurs due to both natural factors and external influences. Decreases in production by the body are juxtaposed with environmental damage represented by white spheres symbolizing sun exposure and smoking. Moving towards the surface, we observe that even the epidermis - which also contains elastin and collagen - succumbs to thinning, resulting in wrinkles and folds forming across its once smooth expanse. This intricate illustration not only highlights biological processes but also serves as a reminder of our own mortality. It prompts us to contemplate how aging is an inevitable part of life's journey, leaving behind traces on our physical selves. Through this artistic lens, Science Photo Library invites us to explore the intricacies of anatomy while acknowledging that beauty can be found even within senescence.
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