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This article explains what skin atrophy is, how to take care of atrophic skin and shares some basic treatments to deal with the problem.
Atrophy (skin disappearance) may be spontaneous or may be the result of other diseases, changes may be inborn or acquired.
Atrophy, or degeneration, of the skin is characterized by paper tissue thin skin. As the epidermis and the dermis parts of the skin degenerate, blood vessels and fat deposits become more apparent. There are many reasons why skin can atrophy. It may be genetic, or appear as we grow older, or may be the result of overuse of topical steroid creams. At the present time, there is no concrete cure for atrophy skin, but it can be treated and in some cases can return to normal. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few tips for taking care of atrophy skin.
First of all, if you suspect that you may be developing atrophy skin, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. While it’s possible that the atrophy skin may be the result of aging, it is also possible that it could be because of the use of medication, namely topical steroids. If you are currently using a topical steroid cream, stop immediately and see your doctor. Often, those that stop using this kind of cream will see their skin return to its former thickness, but this could take anywhere from months to years.
While there is not currently a cure for atrophy skin, researchers are working diligently on the problem and have discovered that the problem may be due to a loss of hyaluronate, which is a complex carbohydrate that is found surrounding the skin cells. While researchers are still working on clinical trials to test this theory, it is best to follow the advice of your doctor and treat your skin with extra care.
Atrophy skin is very sensitive and should be treated with care. Unless you have been told differently by your doctor, you should endeavor to keep your skin clean and hydrated by following a regime of cleaning your face twice a day with a very gentle cleanser and follow that with a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
For atrophy skin I would recommend masks for dry skin or common masks for all skin types. You can add vitamin A+E in drops and use olive oil to prepare masks. They can be used even three times a week.
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