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At what age does skin become fragile? Understanding the timeline of dermatoporosis

Chronic skin fragility, known medically as dermatoporosis, is a condition that sees the skin become increasingly delicate with age. While the process of thinning skin can begin as early as your twenties, the initial signs of skin fragility typically emerge around 60 years of age, becoming more pronounced in the 70s and 80s.

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