Mature skin
Geriatric Dermatology
Patient, specialised attention for age-related skin concerns — dryness, itching, spots, fragile skin, and slow-healing changes that deserve careful handling.
About this service
As skin ages it becomes thinner, drier, and more easily bruised or irritated. Medicines for other conditions, reduced mobility, and years of sun exposure can add new challenges. Geriatric dermatology means listening carefully, examining thoroughly, and choosing treatments that respect fragile skin — not rushing into harsh procedures.
Comfort, itch relief, infection prevention, and clear communication with family carers matter as much as cosmetic goals. When aesthetic refinement is appropriate, we select gentler options and pace them safely.
Who it helps
- Persistent dryness, itching, or asteatotic eczema
- Age spots, precancerous sun damage, and changing lesions
- Easy bruising, thin skin, and slow wound healing
- Fungal infections, chronic rashes, and medicine-related eruptions
- Hair and nail changes that affect comfort or confidence
What to expect
- Unhurried history We review medicines, mobility, and home care support that affect the skin.
- Full skin check Concerning spots are examined carefully; we explain what needs watching versus treating.
- Gentle therapy Emollients, prescriptions, and procedures are chosen to minimise irritation and downtime.
- Carer-friendly advice Simple routines and written steps help families keep skin comfortable between visits.
Dignity and clarity
Mature patients deserve the same modern dermatology as anyone else — explained without jargon, delivered with patience. If a lesion looks worrying, we prioritise timely evaluation. If the main issue is itch that steals sleep, we treat that as urgently as any aesthetic concern.