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31st Jan 2022
Aging has an impact on the skin that isn't always visible in the mirror. The natural aging process, when paired with a lifetime of sun exposure, results in skin that is thinner, laxer, and more easily torn, making it more susceptible to disorders and diseases and diminishing its ability to protect you.
On the skin, the aging process produces the following effects:
Redness or skin color changes in the legs or ankles, varicose veins, leg ulcers, or a hardening of the skin called lipodermatosclerosis are all symptoms of venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a chronic vascular disorder in which blood flow in the legs is restricted. It isn't a dermatological illness, although its symptoms can give the impression that it is.
Skin cancer is the most frequent cancer in the world, with over 2 million cases reported each year in the United States. The majority of people develop skin cancer as a result of excessive sun exposure (or tanning beds). Fortunately, most skin malignancies, such as basal cell carcinomas, can be treated if identified early. Squamous cell cancer and melanoma, which are potentially more dangerous, have great cure rates when identified early.
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin growth, tumor, or lesion that develops on an area of the skin where hair grows, such as the scalp, neck, or trunk. Seborrheic keratoses have a rough, wart-like surface that can make them appear "stuck" on the skin. They range in color from tan to dark brown and have a rough, wart-like surface. To rule out cancer, a doctor should check the growth.
Simply described, xerosis is a condition in which the skin becomes extremely dry. Dry skin can affect everyone, although it is more common in the elderly. They're also more prone to take skin-drying drugs. Because xerosis is an underlying cause of other skin illnesses like eczema or infection, it's critical to prevent and soothe dry skin.
Bullous pemphigoid is a rash of huge blisters that form and disappear on normal or inflamed skin, usually in the creases of the arms and legs. It's classified as an autoimmune condition, but it's supposed to be quite innocuous. Certain drugs, such as furosemide (used to treat water retention) and enalapril (used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure), can cause the disease.
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by a dormant version of the varicella-zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. The rash might remain up to two weeks before crusting over, but nerve pain can linger.
Xerosis is a type of asteatotic eczema. Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a group of skin disorders that cause itchy, red, and swollen skin. The skin rash develops as scaly plaques with linked cracks, creating the impression of cracked porcelain in this kind of eczema. Eczema craquelé is a rash that usually appears on the lower legs, but it can also appear on the upper arms, thighs, or lower back.
Cumulative UV exposure causes actinic keratosis, which appears as a dry, flat, scaly area. The rough-textured lesion, which can range in size from a pinhead to a quarter, feels hard and calloused. Skin tones to reddish brown are all possibilities. Actinic keratoses appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, scalp, neck, and hands after years of development. People who have a lot of actinic keratoses are more likely to have them again later in life.
Contact dermatitis is a skin disorder in which the skin gets red and inflamed, similar to a burn, after coming into contact with an irritant or allergen. Allergy-related dermatitis is less likely as one gets older due to a diminished immunological response. You may, however, become more sensitive to irritants such as scents.
Itchy skin, also known as pruritus, is one of the most prevalent skin problems among the elderly. Itching could be caused by xerosis, a medicine side effect, or a symptom of another condition like eczema or shingles. It's critical to figure out what's causing the itching. Itchy skin without a rash could indicate an underlying disease such iron deficiency, cancer, or thyroid, liver, or renal dysfunction.
