What is skin atrophy?

skin atrophy is thinning of the upper layers of the skin, causing them more fragile and more susceptible to tears and ulcerations. Basic structures such as blood vessels, bones and fat can also become more pronounced and visible. People can develop this condition for many reasons, but the two most common are aging and local steroids that lead to thinning of the skin over time. It can also create health problems. The skin should protect the inside of the body and when thin is easy to tear, which allows infectious organisms inside. This can lead to disease, as well as problems such as rashes, fungal growth on the skin, etc. Drugs to increase skin cell production can sometimes be useful for accelerating this process. In older adults, skin atrophy is hard to treat. In some cases, medications may be useful. The use of a humidifier to maintain flexible and hydrated skin is also beneficial because it makes it difficult to damage the skin. Patients must also be vigilant for early signs of skin problems, andcould take appropriate measures.

early warning signs of skin atrophy include tension or tightness in the skin, pain, drinking, dryness and paper texture or appearance and increased visibility of blood vessels in the skin. The face is often the first place where people notice the problem, because the skin is more sensitive and also visible. Patients may encounter a dermatologist to explore possible causes and talk about possible treatment options, including drugs or changes in skin care regimen such as using finer soaps and be more aggressive about skin humming.

Patients with skin atrophy should make sure that other care providers are aware of the problem. The use of some drugs may be contraindicated in patients with thinning skin, and doctors also want to be careful about things such as dressing adhesives, antimicrobial soaps and swabs, and other things that can use the patient's skin in contact with the patient's skin.For example, in a patient with thin skin on the chest, electrodes and lines for the electrocardiographic test may be pulled on the skin and causes cuts and tear.