eldery skin care
Elders and skincare Wrinkles are not the only skin problem associated with ageing. There are many others. Here’s how to identify and deal with them Ageing is a biological process and the problems associated with it are multifarious. When it comes to matters of the skin, while some only have an increase in wrinkles to worry about, others face a lot of skin conditions, which can cause severe health concerns. Here we discuss some of the common ones… Xerosis Xerosis is the most common problem in the elderly—the skin becomes dry, cracked, fissured and scaly. It occurs mostly on the legs, but sometimes is also seen on the hands and other body parts. As we age, our sebaceous [oil-secreting glands] and sweat glands become less active, leading to depletion of skin moisture. This happens primarily because the skin begins to lose its elasticity and the ability to repair damage. Factors like cold, dry weather or harsh cleansers and soaps exaggerate the condition. What t...