Question

Discuss what happens to the skin during the aging process and what kind of special care must be given to the skin and hair of older clients.

Make a list of preventive measures that can slow the aging process.

What are the skin’s structures and function?

Include in your paper the following case scenario:

Delgattio has psoriasis. Why would rapid epidermal proliferation cause thick, silvery, erythematous plaques?

What are the common treatments for psoriasis?

Answer 1

The skin undergoes changes as we age due to factors like lifestyle,diet,heriditary and other personal habits.The skin change that comes with age includes:Rougher skin.benign lesions development ,loss of elastic tissues causing hang loose skin,Inability of skin to retain moisture,thinning of epidermis making it transparent,wrinkling,pigment alteration of skin while the changes of hair includes graying of hair,loss of hair folicles,decrease growth rate of hair.

CARE OF SKIN AND HAIR Of older clients: For Skin

• Maintain adequate hydration and application of moisturizers or lotions.
• Avoid prolong exposure to sun.
• Fewer baths/showers using milder soaps
• Avoid habits like smokind as it contributes to wrinkling of skin.
• Wear protective clothing.

For Hair:

• Eat foods inclusive of vitamin C,E ans B12,spinach,eggs and foods containing iron.
• Keep the hair clean and free from infections and other haelth issues.
• Keeping hair neath and tidy.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES THAT SLOWS AGING PROCESS :

• Adapt healthy lifestyle
• Inclusive of meals high in protein,vitamins and antioxidants.
• Relaxation and breaks from monotonous stressful life.
• Regular exercise.
• Adequate sleep

The skin is the largest organ of the body.skin consists of two layers:Epidermis(outermost) and dermis and the dermis contains nerve endings,sweat glands ans=d senaceous glands,hair follicles and blood vessels.

Function of skin inclusive of protection,regulation and sensation.

CASE SENERIO:

Psoriasis is a chronic inflamatory skin disease causing dysregulation of immune system causing dysintegrity of the scalp therefore rapid epidermal proliferation replaces and causes thick,silvery,erythematous plaques.

TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS INCLUDES:

Home therapies includes:

• Intake of vitamin D,aloe vera,fish oil,omega-3 fatty acids.
• Keeping the skin hydrated.
• Use mild soaps and perfumes.
• Luke warm bathes,use of turmeric
• Avoid alcohol,reduce stress,stop smoking.

Topical psoriasis treatment includes topical corticosteroids.And if symptoms agrevates it is wise and advisible to seek a medical help.