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. 2012 Apr;37(4):227-232, 236-239.

Table 1.

Decline of Skin Function in the Geriatric Population

  • Cell replacement

  • Barrier function

  • Chemical clearance capacity

  • Sensory perception

  • Mechanical protection

  • Wound healing

  • Immune responsiveness

  • Thermoregulation

  • Sweat production

  • Vitamin D production

Data from Tycross R, et al. Q J Med 2003;96:7–26;2 and Fenske NA, Lober CW. Geriatrics 1990;45:27–35.4