Personal careQuestion 1202 of 1700
Why do older adults get dry, cracked skin more easily?
- Their skin makes too much sweat
- They bathe too little
- Their skin has extra fat
- Their oil glands make less oil
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Correct answer: Their oil glands make less oil
Oil glands are less productive, so the skin is drier and cracks. Cracks let pathogens in.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026