They look "stuck on" the skin like wax or a scab. Texture: Usually waxy, scaly, or wart-like.
Often triggered by very dry skin (common in winter) or sensitivity to soaps. 🛠️ Managing Dryness and Texture Brown Dry Skin Patches On My Back Age 67
Use a humidifier in your bedroom to keep the air from pulling moisture out of your skin. They look "stuck on" the skin like wax or a scab
If the patches are bothersome or precancerous, a dermatologist may suggest: 🛠️ Managing Dryness and Texture Use a humidifier
The spot is changing in size, shape, or color, or it begins to bleed, itch, or crust. 🩺 Potential Treatments
If left untreated, a small percentage can develop into squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer). 3. Solar Lentigines (Age Spots) Commonly known as liver spots or sun spots. Appearance: Flat, oval areas of increased pigmentation.
At 67, the skin produces less oil (sebum). This makes the back particularly prone to "Asteatotic Eczema," where the skin cracks like a dried-up riverbed.