Fragile or thin skin that tears easily is a common problem in older adults. Aging, sun exposure and genetics all play a role in thinning skin. Certain medications, such as long-term use of oral or topical corticosteroids, also can weaken the skin and blood vessels in the skin.Thin skin isn't necessarily a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. But you might want to see a doctor, who can evaluate your skin.To protect thin skin and prevent tears and cuts:
rappel m (plural rappels) reminder. encore (at the end of a performance); curtain call. (on a speed limit sign) continuance of an existing speed limit.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: appeasing(a), placating, placative, placatory(adj) intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions. the appeasing concessions to the Nazis at Munich; placating (or placative) gestures; an astonishingly placatory speech.