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The Story of Our Hands

As we grow older, our hands become one of the most visible storytellers of Aging. The skin on the hands is already thinner than on most of the body. Collagen and elastin decline making the skin looser and more fragile. Fat under the skin decreases so veins, tendons and bones look more pronounced. Age spots appear due to decades of sun exposure. Our Experts in this area of the site explore how the use of our hands over our lifetime are now showing wear from repetitive motions, heavy lifting and the fine motor skills many of us such as artists and mechanics have been doing most of our lives.

Nerve changes in our hands have affected many of us. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed. Peripheral Neuropathy happens when numbness, tingling or slower reaction time appears in our fingers. Underlying conditions such as Diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or autoimmune diseases can cause this persistent tingling, burning pain and loss of feeling.