Skin Shedding in Children vs. Adults: What You Need to Know

Children shed skin just as much as adults, but it may not be as noticeable because their skin is thinner and more delicate. As we age, our skin cells turn over more slowly, so the dead skin cells that are shed can accumulate and become more visible. In children, the skin cells turn over more quickly, so the dead skin cells are shed more frequently and are less noticeable.