Safety Tips For Senile Skin/Aged Skin
Biological aging is a normal, natural and
inevitable process. No one knows when old age begins and interesting point is
that the biological age of the person is not identical with his chronological
age.
Human ageing is the time- related
deterioration of the physiological functions necessary for survival and
fertility. These changes occur independently and are influenced by diet,
environment and personal habits as well as genetic factors.
Many disease processes are present in old age
people. Here, we have mainly discussed about the skin problems like wrinkling,
xerosis and pruritus.
Wrinkling of
skin
This is the hallmark sign of aging and it happens
due to the decreased elasticity and increased thinning of epidermis and dermis.
Subcutaneous fat also reduced.
Xerosis
(Dryness) of skin
Xerosis is the commonest skin problemin
geriatric population. It is characterised by dryness, itching, cracked or
fissured skin with scaling. Trans- epidermal water loss is the main reason for
dryness of skin.
Pruritus
(Itching of skin)
Senile pruritus (Itching) is the second most
skin problem and it takes place either due to dermatological reasons or some
other systemic reasons. However, pruritus can be psycogenic in origin.
Modulating
the process of aging
The quest for remaining youthful and
preventing ageing has led to many trials on modulating the process of ageing. Calorie restriction and Exercise are the only
intervention to delay ageing and prolong the life span. But no conclusive
evidence could be generated so far and underlying mechanism in humans is still
unknown.
Siddha
system and ageing
Ancient medical system recommends many ways
to prevent the disease and ageing.
Karpam and Yogam are the two important tools
used by Siddha scholars to conquer the aging. Their ultimate goal is that body
never gets greying, wrinkling and aging (Narai, ThiraiMoopariyanaludampinar).
Siddha system prescribes various oil
preparations to manage the dryness of skin. Oil application nourishes the skin
and also keeps the skin smooth and fresh.
Dryness and senile pruritus can be controlled
by using Aruganthylam (Durvathithylum), Lippu oil and Arakkuthylum (Lakshadi
oil). Selection of oils by doctors is advisable.
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