Ageing skin is thinner and has less fat for cushioning. Also, blood vessels are more weak and breakable.
Chronic illnesses including diabetes and kidney disease, as well as some drugs, can cause dryness and itching.
Some call them flat, tan, or dark brown liver spots on the face, arms, and back of the hands, where the sun hits hardest. They're harmless.
Skin tags are soft, spongy, flesh-colored growths on eyelids, neck, thighs, armpits, crotch, and under the breasts.
Melanoma rates rise with age. Increased slower-growing basal and squamous cell cancers.
Adults with childhood chickenpox are susceptible to shingles. Elderly people are vulnerable.
Bedridden or wheelchair-bound seniors might have pressure ulcers and bed sores. Sitting or lying down develops the tailbone, shoulder blades, knee backs, and heels.
Poor skin in the elderly increases tear risk, especially if they use oral or topical corticosteroids. Bumps or caregivers removing wound tape or bandage might injure skin.