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“How is peeling skin managed in the elderly?”

My mother's skin is peeling after being bed ridden for over 5 months now. What is the best way to manage it?

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Dr. Byron Mata Geriatrician Kennesaw, Georgia
Skin in the elderly is very fragile, use humectant lotion and try to avoid dry skin.
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