DEAR DR. GOTT: This question has probably been asked and anwered, but here goes. I have noticed as I get older that my skin seems to be thinner. Minor scratches and bumps now seem to take forever to heal, but just a few years ago, they would have healed in just a few days. Is there anything we can do to toughen up our skin?
DEAR READER: Fragile, thin skin is age-related. as we grow older, the skin becomes more easily injured. There is no treatment for this condtion except to apply moistuizing cream if the skin is dry.