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Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to topical steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use. [5] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8]
Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans, or PVA, indicates that extra or altered skin pigmentation ("poikiloderma") [10] is occurring, associated with heightened visibity of capillaries ("vasculare", referring to telangiectasia) under the skin, related to thinning and wasting away ("atrophicans") of the skin and its tissue. Telangiectasia is an ...
"Soap has a high pH, and when it cleanses your skin, it doesn't keep it at its natural pH." Having an unbalanced pH can cause dryness, irritation, redness, and sensitivity, according to Cleveland ...
A heated blanket or heating pad might keep you warm in the cold winter months, but experts are warning of a potential danger. Too much close exposure to high heat can cause noticeable skin damage ...
Depending on the type of allergen causing it, the rash can ooze, drain or crust and it can become raw, scaled or thickened. Also, it is possible that the skin lesion does not take the form of a rash but it may include papules, blisters, vesicles or even a simple red area. The main difference between the rash caused by allergic contact ...
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Both Dr. Chaudhry and Holdorf recommend PCA Skin's anti-aging serums to target several of the most common signs of mature skin: dryness, sensitivity, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and thinning skin.
British researchers found evidence that using the cream to moisturize areas affected by eczema may actually aggravate the condition. [2] They suggested this was due to skin-thinning effects of a detergent sodium lauryl sulfate.