Darker-skinned individuals are less prone to the signs of aging because of:
1. Melanin.
2. Skin products used.
3. Dermabrasion.
4. Alopecia.
Melanin.
Rationale: Darker-skinned individuals are less prone to the signs of aging due the photoprotective nature of the melanin in darker skin. Alopecia is related to loss of hair. The use of dermabrasion and skin products may affect the signs of aging in individuals of all skin pigmentations.
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