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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Is cellulitis more common in older people?

According to studies, cellulitis is a common skin infection among middle-aged and older adults, with specific age-related factors increasing vulnerability. So, is cellulitis more common in older people? The answer is yes, due to physiological changes and an increased prevalence of contributing health conditions.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

Which age-associated integumentary change increases the risk for infection in the older patient?

Did you know that skin loses up to 20% of its thickness with age? This and other age-associated integumentary change increases the risk for infection in the older patient by compromising the skin's vital protective barrier. Understanding these changes is the first step toward proactive senior skin health.

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