Problems with an older adult's skin can be caused by many things:
- Increasing age
- Inflammation and autoimmune diseases
- Infections and infestations
- Harmless growths
- Cancers
- Hair loss
- Reactions to certain medicines (some reactions need emergency care)
Last Reviewed and Updated: October 2026
By: AGS/HiAF Public Education Committee, HealthinAging.org Content Reviewers