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Aging and the skin: recognizing and managing common disorders.

P D Shenefelt1, N A Fenske

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa.

Geriatrics
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Aging skin and sun damage increase elderly risk for inflammatory and infectious diseases. This review covers diagnosing and treating dry, itchy skin (senile xerosis and pruritus), plus common skin conditions in older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Geriatrics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Skin aging (senescence) and chronic sun exposure impair skin structure and function.
  • These changes increase susceptibility to inflammatory and infectious skin conditions in the elderly.
  • Understanding these predispositions is crucial for geriatric dermatology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and treatment of common skin issues in the elderly.
  • To highlight inflammatory and infectious diseases prevalent in aged skin.
  • To provide a clinical overview for managing senile xerosis and pruritus.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dermatological and geriatric studies.
  • Synthesis of information on skin senescence and photoaging.
  • Compilation of data on common dermatitides, infections, and infestations in the elderly.

Main Results:

  • Senile xerosis (dry skin) and pruritus (itching) are common, treatable conditions.
  • Elderly skin is prone to specific types of dermatitis, bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
  • Parasitic infestations also represent a significant concern in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management of skin conditions are vital for elderly well-being.
  • Addressing skin senescence and sun damage can mitigate disease risk.
  • Comprehensive dermatological care is essential for the aging population.

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