2023-05-05 06:16:00
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05.05.2023 09:16
belnovosti.by@yandex.ru
With age, the skin of older people undergoes significant changes. It becomes drier, thinner, wrinkled and unevenly pigmented, especially in exposed areas.
Metabolic processes in the skin slow down, which leads to a violation of thermoregulation, atrophy of the sebaceous and sweat glands.
The immune system of older people is weakened, which reduces its ability to recognize viruses and bacteria, fight cancer cells.
Oncologist of the 1st category of the HappyDerm Medical Center Lyudmila Artyushkevich notes that age-related changes can cause dermatoses (skin diseases) and skin tumors.
In addition, older people often suffer from several chronic diseases, to which skin diseases can be added.
A dermatologist is often the specialist to whom patients complain about a skin condition. Its task is to identify possible other (non-skin) diseases.
Skin diseases
In older people, skin diseases (dermatoses) are more common than in younger people. It can be xerosis (dry skin), fungal diseases of the skin and nails, bacterial and parasitic infections, trophic changes and ulcers, drug rashes, blistering dermatosis.
One of the most common complaints is itching, which is often caused by dry, thin skin and is exacerbated by dry air, frequent washing, or the application of irritants to the skin.
Itching can also be associated with diseases of the internal organs, a parasitic infection, or taking a large number of medications.
Skin care for the elderly is very important. It is recommended to take a cool or warm shower lasting no more than 1-2 minutes with minimal use of soap.
In addition, you should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and use sunscreens with a high level of UV protection. Also important is a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins, such as vitamin A, C and E, which will help keep the skin healthy.
If an elderly person has any skin changes or complaints of itching or other discomfort, it is recommended to immediately contact a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
This is especially important if you have other chronic conditions or are taking medications that can affect your skin condition. Seeing a specialist early can help prevent serious complications from developing.
skin formation
Skin cancer is a disease that usually affects older people. More than half of the cases are diagnosed in people over 65 years of age.
However, benign growths such as seborrheic keratosis, warts and papillomas are also common in older people.
Although they are not a serious threat, they can nevertheless cause discomfort.
There are also a number of potentially dangerous formations, such as Bowen’s disease, senile keratomas, cutaneous horn, keratoacanthoma, actinic keratosis and scarring, which can turn into cancer over time.
Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are the most common types of skin cancers. Melanoma is considered the most dangerous.
Skin tumors can be easily detected on examination. Skin cancer treatment can be effective at any age if the disease is diagnosed early. The sooner skin cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
Elderly people suffering from chronic diseases should regularly undergo medical examinations and be under medical supervision of doctors. It is important to see a doctor even with “minor” symptoms in order to get help in a timely manner.
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