As one grows older, the body’s ability to maintain general well-being weakens. Old age is not a reason to neglect your skin; you need to care for your skin more as you grow older. The reason is that you can no longer depend on your body to maintain the skin, but do it yourself. And failure to give the body the love it deserves will lead to skin blemishes and other issues. These are problems you can do without in your old age.
So, how can you fight the effect of the biological changes that your body undergoes as you age? In today’s write-up, you will learn some skincare advice for the seniors. But first, what are the known skin problems that the aged can experience?
Some frequent skin conditions that can occur in seniors
*Skin parasites/infection
*Senile purpura
*Dermatitis
*Skin Growths
Skincare advice:
The first important piece of advice is to know all you can about caring for the elderly skin because their skin is more susceptible to many skin problems. The skin gradually changes from firmness to thinness, and dryer as the body’s ability to keep up the release of oil has reduced to a bare minimum. Because the skin is more sensitive, it drys out, gets damage effortlessly, and heals slowly.
Seniors have more tendency to experience skin irritation, infection, and scaling. This condition needs urgent attention; if not, more disasters may occur.
Some skin problems in the aged that you must not ignore
Dermatitis
This skin ailment can affect anyone, but it is more damaging for the elderly. It comes with extremely dry or itchy skin. Stasis dermatitis is a gentler case that causes dryness and irritation. The worst case is called exfoliating dermatitis, which shows up with extreme skin shedding and peeling.
If you notice the above dermatitis symptoms in your parents or grannies, tackle it fast; if not, it could transcend into a more severe infection that may affect their total well-being.
Senile purpura
It has to do with skin discoloration. It refers to purple zits on the body mostly legs and arms. When the skin becomes too thin, capillaries and blood vessels are out in the open and disposed to further problems.
Skin parasites/infection
This is characterized by ugly skin swelling or rash that is unnaturally warm when touched.
Skin growths
Watch out for any new skin growth or tags, if you notice it, see the doctor immediately.
Skincare advice
- Avoid too many showers, and when you do bath or shower, stay away from very steamy water.
- Stay away from artificially made soaps, especially ones with synthetic fragrances or ingredients. Gentler soaps are advisable.
- Use gentle moisturizers after bath or shower, do not forget to hydrate because it is vital for your skin health.
- Regularly change sheets, clothes, and sanitary items, particularly if the person is confined to bed
- Wear sunscreen products regularly to shield your skin from the harmful effect of the sun.
- Do not smoke
- Drink lots of water
- Invest in humidifiers during dry or winter times
- Visit skin specialists always.
Stay healthy, take care of your skin, do not ignore any strange skin symptoms, visit a specialist for a general check-up.
