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Journal : NUSANTARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Kegiatan Skrining Kadar Air Dan Minyak Kulit Pada Populasi Lanjut Usia Linda Yulianti W; Edwin Destra; Farell Christian Gunaidi; Gracienne Gracienne; Kanaya Fide Kusuma
NUSANTARA Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Mei : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/nusantara.v4i2.2835

Abstract

The largest organ in the human body, the epidermis, serves as the primary barrier against environmental factors that may arise from the outside. Xerosis cutis is a skin condition that causes dry skin. It's caused by a number of things, including the activity of sebaceous and sweat glands decreasing with age, which lowers the amount of water in the stratum corneum and causes moisture loss. This can lead to disturbances in daily activities and a decline in sleep quality. In France, mild to moderate-severe dry skin is prevalent at a rate of 55.65%, while its prevalence is 9%. At Hana Nursing Home, sixty people attended the geriatric population screening activity, with a mean age of 78 years. During this activity, the left hand demonstrated an average water and oil content of 36.6% and 16.4%, respectively. In contrast, the right hand displayed an average water and oil content of 33.7% and 15.1%, respectively. The aim of this activity is to enhance participants' understanding of the significance of maintaining an optimal level of hydration in their epidermis.