Skin conditions are more common as people age, with approximately 70% of older people having a treatable skin condition. Ageing related changes to the skin and health conditions can make it difficult for older people to care for their skin, causing eczema to develop. An inability to care for age related skin conditions can lead to infection, discomfort and can affect the persons quality of life. This article explores how ageing affects the skin, how different types of eczema can develop and how these are managed.

Ageing leads to changes in the skin and health conditions, making it difficult for older people to care for their skin, leading to eczema development and affecting their quality of life.

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Ageing and eczema

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