Dry skin can also be caused by health problems such as diabetes or kidney disease. Using too much soap, deodorant or perfume, and hot tub baths worsen dry skin.
Because older adults have thinner skin, scratching the itch can cause blood and skin infection develops. Some drugs worsen the itching. The itching may cause sleep problems. If your skin is very dry and itchy, see your doctor.
Moisturizers and lotions, creams or ointments can soothe dry skin and itching. Must be used every day. Try to take fewer baths and using milder soaps to help your skin. Warm water is best for your skin than hot water. Some people find that a humidifier (a device that adds moisture to the room) helps.
Bruises
The elderly may develop bruises more easily than younger people. In addition, the bruises may take longer to heal. Some medications or diseases that cause you to bruise more easily form. If you have bruises and not know how she got them, especially in parts of the body usually covered with clothes, visit your doctor.
Wrinkles
Over time, the skin begins to wrinkle. Elements in the environment, such as ultraviolet (UV) rays, causing the skin becomes less elastic. The force of gravity can cause the skin to loosen and wrinkle.
Certain customs such as frowning also may wrinkle the skin. Some of these customs may be easier to change than others. Maybe you can not change how they lie when he sleeps, but you can stop smoking. No smoking is an excellent way to prevent wrinkles.
Many claims are made about products and to get rid of wrinkles. Not all of them work. Some are painful and even dangerous, and many must be performed by a physician. If you’re worried about wrinkles, talk to a doctor especially specialized in skin problems (dermatologist) or your regular doctor.