{"id":92,"date":"2021-03-23T14:42:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T14:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/?p=92"},"modified":"2022-02-03T15:51:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T15:51:20","slug":"thin-skin-what-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/hand-care-routine\/thin-skin-what-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Thin Skin: What Causes It and How to Treat It"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have different skin types, and while some people seem to be able to get by with little more than a good scrubbing now and again, others need intensive care to maintain healthy skin. If you fall into the latter category, you may be familiar with the term ‘thin skin.’ So, what is thin skin, exactly? And most importantly, how can you treat it? Read on for answers to these questions and more.<\/p>\n

What causes thinning of the skin?<\/h2>\n

Like any other organ in the body, skin can become thinner with age. But what causes this to happen, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? This article will explore the various causes of thinning skin and offer some tips on maintaining healthy skin.<\/p>\n

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Most people have heard of thin skin but don’t know it. Thin skin is a medical condition that affects the top layer of the skin. This layer is called the epidermis, and it’s made up of several different types of cells. The most common type of cell in the epidermis is called a keratinocyte. Keratinocytes are responsible for producing keratin, a protein that helps keep the skin strong and healthy. Thin skin occurs when there are too few keratinocytes in the epidermis, leading to problems such as dryness, cracking, and sensitivity to touch.<\/p>\n

There are many causes of thinning of the skin. Some common causes include:<\/p>\n