Thin Skin in Older Adults
Current as of: April 1, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Gayle E. Stauffer, RN – Registered Nurse
The skin of younger adults is thick. As people get older, the skin gets thinner. It’s easier for the skin to tear. This means an increased chance of injury, such as pressure injuries. Older adults also can be more sensitive to cold because of thinner skin.