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Elderly Skin Care
"Taking Care Of Mature Skin"
Elderly skin care is important and we mustn’t neglect it. To make the most of the skin is necessary to take care of it through the different stages in our lives. Many elderly people don’t give their skin the attention and care it deserves, wrongly thinking that is not worth it. A great percentage of senior people develop dermatologic problems such as - itching
- infections
- eczema
- allergic reactions
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These skin conditions occur because elderly skin has less defences, making it more vulnerable to external aggressions such as cold, wind, sunlight...
Their skin is thinner and collagen, see
collagen information
, and elastin production diminish, the skin becomes dryer and wrinkles are more pronounced.
Care for elderly skin is not to be taken for granted, especially if you belong to this age group and suffer any kind of dermatologic problem. If you have any concerns about your skin go to the dermatologist.
Agents that influence elderly skin are:
- soap
- water
- cold
- excessive heat
- dry air
- wind
- friction
Elderly Skin Care Tips
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