Watkins P
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey.
Nurs Older People. 2011 Jun;23(5):31-7. doi: 10.7748/nop2011.06.23.5.31.c8530.
Skin ageing has intrinsic signs and symptoms, often complicated by extrinsic photo-ageing symptoms and concurrent disease processes. It progresses with age but varies between individuals and its symptoms are numerous. Skin ageing has physical and psychosocial repercussions that can influence coping. Emollient therapy can help to reduce two symptoms--dryness and loss of the skin's barrier function. Better understanding of skin ageing and the usefulness of emollients can be reinforced by education and encouragement from healthcare professionals. Such interventions should encourage self-management and confidence in using emollients. The partnership between healthcare professionals and older people helps to overcome co-existent ageing difficulties, such as cognitive impairment, hearing loss and impairment of manual dexterity and mobility, which enhances self-reliance.
皮肤老化有其内在的体征和症状，常因外在的光老化症状和并发的疾病过程而变得复杂。它随着年龄的增长而发展，但个体之间存在差异，其症状多种多样。皮肤老化会产生生理和心理社会影响，进而可能影响应对方式。润肤疗法有助于减轻两种症状——皮肤干燥和皮肤屏障功能丧失。医护人员的教育和鼓励能够加深对皮肤老化以及润肤剂作用的理解。此类干预措施应鼓励自我管理以及使用润肤剂的信心。医护人员与老年人之间的合作有助于克服并存的衰老困难，如认知障碍、听力丧失以及手部灵活性和行动能力受损，从而增强自力更生的能力。
