parchment skin,

is very dry, sometimes scaly skin. The skin is sensitive and easily cracks or splits open. In addition, the skin is often very itchy and is therefore often unintentionally scratched. Hands, forearms, and shins are most commonly affected by parchment skin. The skin on these body regions is generally rather thin, with little subcutaneous fatty tissue. The skin appears transparent due to the lack of subcutaneous fatty tissue, which makes the veins under the skin clearly visible. In addition, the thin skin becomes prone to bruising.


Typically, with a parchment skin, a small fold of skin will remain for a few seconds after lifting the skin between two fingers in most cases. The development of parchment skin is often age-related. In addition, certain medications (e.g. cortisone) or diseases promote the development of parchment. In old age, a parchment skin can occur due to the natural aging process of the skin, because the skin becomes thinner in everyone with increasing age, even if there is no underlying disease.

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  • Can you heal parchment skin?

    Course: Age-related parchment skin cannot be cured, but is easily treatable. If diseases or medication are the cause, the skin usually regenerates after successful treatment of the disease or discontinuation of the triggering medication.

  • What drugs cause parchment skin?

    Taking medication such as cortisone, insulin, cytostatics or anticoagulants, as well as radiation treatments can also lead to a parchment skin.

  • Can thin skin become thick again?

    Nothing can make thin skin thicker again. Only with proper care and handling can an aggravation be averted

  • What is the difference between aged and parchment skin?

    Compared to aged skin, parchment skin is even less elastic. After lifting a fold of skin between the thumb and forefinger, it remains for several seconds. However, this phenomenon also occurs when there is a lack of fluids and can generally be remedied by drinking enough fluids if the skin is healthy. To avoid irreversible damage from a lack of fluid intake, you should definitely drink enough water (1.5 to two liters a day).

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