Most Common Skin Diseases in Women Over 40

Here are four most common skin diseases in women aged 40 and over.

1. Keratoses

Keratoses are growth of keratin on the skin or on membranes stemming from keratinocytes, the prominent cell type in the epidermis. Often appear on the backs of hands, arms, face, ears, and on the scalp of bald men and on women’s lower legs, all areas that may have been exposed to the sun.

They are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths look waxy, scaly and slightly raised.

Keratoses are harmless and not contagious.

2. Pruritis

Pruritis is characterized by itchy skin without a rash. The most common cause for this condition in people over 65 is dry skin. Itchy skin can also be caused by other skin problems, such as insect bites, eczema, allergies, or conditions that affect the whole body, for instance liver problems, or by medicines.

Pruritus is one of the most common symptoms of skin disorders. It may appear in just one area of the body, or can cover much larger areas of the skin. Doctors may carry out a skin biopsy to check on whether a person has pruritis, or may may order blood tests to see if any other conditions are causing itchy feeling.

Applying a moisturiser to the affected areas may help to feel less itchy.

Common treatments are avoid items or situations that cause itchiness. Moisturize daily. Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin. Avoid scratching whenever possible. Take a bath or shower. Reduce stress. Try over-the-counter allergy medicine. Use a humidifier.

3. Varicose Eczema

There are a number of different types of eczema or dermatitis, which commonly result in patches of dry, scaly, red and itchy skin. In more severe cases, there may also be weeping, crusting and bleeding.

Varicose eczema is particularly common in women, those with varicose veins, and obese older people. Reports suggest that 20% of those aged over 70 are affected by it. It begins with mild itchiness of your skin around a patch of varicose veins, becoming speckled, scaly and inflamed. It may, in some cases, also turn brown and feel hard to the touch.

Treatments include raising your legs often, remain active, and moisturizer.

4. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious condition that usually causes reddened patches of skin covered with thin silvery scales. Although it often develops in the teens or 20s, it can also appear in men and women around age 50 or 60.

There are a number of types of psoriasis, including plaque psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, nail psoriasis and, sometimes, psoriatic arthritis, which affects the joints.

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