The anti-ageing skin cream that EVERY person over 60 should use to prevent the very common problem that can land you in hospital
Daily MailYou'll have heard of osteoporosis, where bones become weaker and more prone to breakage, often with age – but have you heard of dermatoporosis? 'Dermatoporosis is an age-related phenomenon particularly prevalent on sun-exposed areas, such as the forearms and lower legs,' says Dr Clare Kiely, a consultant dermatologist and a lecturer in skin ageing at the University of Manchester. 'We now know there are ingredients in prescription and cosmetic creams that could help bolster the skin, so the current thinking is that we should be prophylactically treating skin to prevent dermatoporosis,' says Dr Kiely. 'Retinoids are one of the most well-studied ingredients in skincare and can be used to treat dermatoporosis because they help boost levels of collagen and hyaluronic acid, a component of skin that helps keep it hydrated and supple, but decreases with age,' says Dr Kiely. Dr Kiely adds: 'We know UV depletes vitamin C in the skin and one study suggested the bruising seen in dermatoporosis could be a form of scurvy in the skin.
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