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Papulosquamous disorders of the elderly
A van Voorhees1, C C Vittorio, V P Werth
1Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|September 6, 2001
Summary
Papulosquamous skin conditions in the elderly, such as ichthyoses and psoriasis, are diagnosed through clinical presentation, histology, and immunologic testing. Treatment focuses on underlying causes and condition severity.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Elderly individuals are susceptible to various papulosquamous skin conditions.
- These conditions include inherited and acquired ichthyoses, psoriasis, cutaneous lymphoma, and connective tissue diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the diagnostic approaches for papulosquamous skin conditions in the elderly.
- To discuss treatment strategies tailored to these dermatological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation analysis.
- Histological examination.
- Immunologic testing.
Main Results:
- Clinical presentation is a key diagnostic factor.
- Histology and immunologic tests aid in defining specific entities.
- Treatment requires addressing systemic causes and condition severity.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of elderly papulosquamous conditions relies on integrated clinical and laboratory findings.
- Effective management involves personalized treatment plans based on diagnosis and severity.