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Article Draft: Editing Skin care - Wikipedia
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editSkin ageing is associated with increased vulnerability. As one ages, so does their skin. Fine lines, bruising, spots, dry skin, and more can slowly, overtime become more apparent. Although wrinkles occur naturally as we age, smoking can worsen the appearance of wrinkles. As humans spend time in the sun, we aren't aware of the long-term effects. As time progresses, sunspots, dryness, wrinkles, or even cancer can occur from sun exposure. This can also occur by tanning either with the sun or with the usage of UV lights. The exposure to UV makes skin less ecstatic. Skin problems including pruritus are common in the elderly but are often inadequately addressed. A literature review of studies that assessed maintenance of skin integrity in the elderly found most to be low levels of evidence, but the review concluded that skin-cleansing with synthetic detergents or amphoteric surfactants induced less skin dryness than using soap and water. Moisturizers with humectants helped with skin dryness, and skin barrier occlusive reduced skin injuries. When taking baths or showers, using warm water rather than hot can aid with dryness.
There is limited evidence that moisturizing soap bar; combinations of water soak, oil soak, and lotion are effective in maintaining the skin integrity of elderly people when compared to standard care.[1]
References
editSkin Care and Aging. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, 2015.
- ^ Cowdell, Fiona; Jadotte, Yuri T; Ersser, Steven J; Danby, Simon; Lawton, Sandra; Roberts, Amanda; Dyson, Judith (2020-01-23). Cochrane Skin Group (ed.). "Hygiene and emollient interventions for maintaining skin integrity in older people in hospital and residential care settings". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 1: CD011377. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011377.pub2. PMC 6996088. PMID 32006460.