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Aging is a blessing, but the lines that accompany it can be… less thrilling. But there's good news—dermatologists say forehead wrinkles don't have to be an inevitable part of getting older ...
To help you find the best products for your lifestyle and budget, I spoke with eight dermatologists and skin care experts about how menopause affects the skin, what ingredients are best for aging ...
Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Registered dietitian and health coach , says that people 50 and older need to be especially mindful of getting enough protein to protect against age-related muscle loss.
Body-focused repetitive behavior ( BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse control [1] behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or causing physical injury. [2]
Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused.
Skin infections are a common health problem in elderly adults, and dental care is also important to avoid health problems. Caregivers should respect a senior’s personal care preferences.
Dermatology, surgery. An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat. Ulcers are most common on the skin of the lower extremities and in the gastrointestinal tract.