Skin problems in the elderly. Skin changes are a sign that you are aging, including wrinkles and sagging skin. Gray hair is also a clear sign of aging. Skin is divided เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา into 3 layers:

• The epidermis is the outer layer of skin cells that contains pigments and proteins.
• The dermis is the middle layer of the skin and is made up of skin cells, blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and oil glands. The dermis also provides nutrients to the outer layer of the skin.
• The subcutaneous layer consists of sweat glands, hair follicles, blood vessels and fat.

The skin has many functions, namely:

• It consists of nerve receptors that cause the sensation of pain.
• Helps control fluid balance
• Helps regulate body temperature
• Protect you from the environment

Skin conditions of the elderly

Skin changes are related to environmental factors, genetics, nutrition and other factors, and sun exposure is the main cause of skin damage, which destroys skin elasticity, causing the skin to stretch, sag, wrinkle and become mottled. Age changes also play a part.

• As we age, the epidermis thins, the number of pigments decreases, and melanocytes increase in size, resulting in a paler complexion.
• Tissue changes reduce the strength and elasticity of the skin. It is noticeable that when exposed to sunlight, the skin becomes dry and rough.
• The blood vessels of the dermis are more fragile, leading to easy bruising and subcutaneous bleeding.
• As we age, our sebaceous glands produce less oil, causing our skin to lose moisture, become dry and itchy.
• There is a greater risk of skin injury, the skin becomes more fragile, less able to withstand pressure, vibration, cold, and heat.
• Aging skin tends to repair itself more slowly, with wound healing slowing down by up to four times.
• Rubbing or pulling the skin can cause it to tear.