Wrinkles and aging problems
As we get older, our skin also gets aging, so how can the effects of aging on the skin be reduced?
As we get older, our skin is undergoing changes, so what are the factors that affect the skin? What are the skin problems that may arise with age? How do we face it?
Factors that accelerate skin aging
The aging of the skin and facial wrinkles are affected by several factors: lifestyle, diet, genetics and personal habits (such as smoking). Sun exposure is the main cause of skin damage.
Sun damage is caused by ultraviolet rays that break down the skin tissue and lead to tension, sagging, wrinkling and also spots formation, and in many cases the growth of pre-cancerous cells and even skin cancer.
Other factors that increase skin aging and facial wrinkles are:
Loss of fat tissue between skin and muscles.
Pressure and the force of gravity.
Facial movements (smile or pouting) and obesity.
Common skin conditions in old age
Skin changes during aging may include: dry or rough skin, benign tumors on the skin or warts, vasodilation, transparent or thin skin, and bruising that develops easily due to decreased elasticity of the skin.
Here are the most important problems that may affect the skin:
1- Facial wrinkles
Wrinkles are the most visible sign of skin aging. They occur due to continuous exposure to the sun, while wrinkles increase more in smokers than in non-smokers.
2- Expression Lines
The same lines, sometimes called "laughing lines" or "anxiety lines", become more acute when the skin loses its elasticity, from the age of forty and fifty.
Horizontal lines in the forehead and nose, and wide in the cheeks, mouth and eyes.
3- Dry skin and itching
Dry skin, sometimes accompanied by dandruff, is a common problem in old age. The loss of facial sebaceous glands, which helps keep the skin soft, is the main cause of dry skin.
In rare cases, dry skin and itching can be a sign of diabetes, kidney disease or liver disease.
4- Skin cancer
UV exposure is the most common cause of pre-growth - cancer and skin cancer.
5- Skin spots
Brown spots that appear on the areas of the body exposed to sunlight - especially the hands and face.
6- Pressure sores
Sores that appear mainly when sitting for a long time on a chair or sleeping on the bed. Pressure sores are a common problem in older adults who find it difficult to move themselves.
Diabetics are more susceptible to these sores because the blood flow in their bodies is lower. Changing body position and constant movement help prevent pressure sores.
Can aging skin be prevented?
Sun damage will be difficult to repair, but the skin naturally regenerates itself. To preserve your skin:
Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
Avoid artificial tanning, such as tanning beds.
Check your skin condition and track the changing moles.
Follow a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, as the antioxidants in it fight the free radicals that are responsible for aging the skin.
Do regular fitness exercises.
