Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 2, 2026

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
Photodermatoses in the elderly
1Department of Photobiology, St. John's Institute of Dermatology, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom. thomas.millard@kcl.ac.uk
Abstract:
Several photodermatoses specifically affect the elderly, and many others continue into old age. Photodermatoses present unique challenges in diagnosis and management when considered in the context of the multiple pathologies and problems of polypharmacy in this age group. This article examines the idiopathic photodermatoses, which include chronic actinic dermatitis, specifically a disease of the middle-aged and elderly. Endogenous (metabolic) and exogenous (drug and chemical) photodermatoses, as well as photo-exacerbated dermatoses, also are discussed.
Related Concept Videos
The Effect of Aging on Tissues
Pigmentation
Melanin occurs in two primary forms: eumelanin that provides black and brown pigment and pheomelanin that provides red color. Dark-skinned individuals produce more melanin than those with pale...
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways
Diabetic Retinopathy

