I’m turning 40 this year, and I’m noticing that the nicks and cuts I’m used to getting which have always healed really quickly are leaving more scars and lasting longer than they have in the past. Im outdoors active, and accrue more than a few cuts often on my lower legs. Is this a natural part of growing old, which is in line with my observations of my parents’ skin as well, or am I not caring for my skin well?
In: Biology
The turn over rate of cells is slower, there is less collagen and fat also.
The older you get the more fragile the skin becomes especially if you are a smoker, have alot if sun exposure and genetics.
When I worked in nursing homes and did home health care ; some very elderly residents/clients had skin so thin it would rip just by “sticking” to a surface since their sweat glands dont function normally.
There are many factors as to why our skin changes as we age.
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