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Geriatric dermatology

2003; Wiley; Volume: 16; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1529-8019.2003.01636.x

1529-8019

Robert A. Norman,

Dermatologic Treatments and Research

Dermatologic TherapyVolume 16, Issue 3 p. 260-268 Geriatric dermatology Robert A. Norman, Corresponding Author Robert A. Norman Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Nova Southeastern Medical Center, Tampa, FloridaAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Robert A. Norman, DO, MPH, 7902 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33615, or email: [email protected].Search for more papers by this author Robert A. Norman, Corresponding Author Robert A. Norman Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Nova Southeastern Medical Center, Tampa, FloridaAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Robert A. Norman, DO, MPH, 7902 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33615, or email: [email protected].Search for more papers by this author First published: 26 September 2003 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1529-8019.2003.01636.xCitations: 38Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract ABSTRACT: Geriatric dermatology is a specialty that is receiving particular attention. Among the other topics and diseases briefly covered here are dermatologic nursing home visits, decubitus ulcers, pruritus/xerosis, eczematous dermatitis, psychogenic dermatitides, infections of the skin, purpura, vascular compromise, chronic venous insufficiency, and bullous pemphigoid. Illnesses originating in other organ systems that are made manifest on the skin often complicate the diagnostic and therapeutic picture. Chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and HIV compound the problems in diagnosing and treating geriatric dermatologic diseases. Since the human population is living longer, chronic diseases will become more prevalent, as will diseases of the skin. References 1 U.S. Bureau of the Census. Population Projections of the United States by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1995–2050. Current Population Reports. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1996: 25– 1130. 2 Norman R. The aging of the world's population. In: R Norman, ed. Geriatric Dermatology. New York: Parthenon, 2001: 1– 4. 3 Norman R. Dermatological problems and treatment in long-term/nursing-home care. In: R Norman, ed. Geriatric Dermatology. New York: Parthenon, 2001: 5– 16. 4 Taler G. Management of pressure ulcers in long-term care. Adv Wound Care 1997: 10(5): 30. 5 Taler G. Pressure Ulcers in Clinical Practice Guidelines. Columbia, MD: American Medical Directors Association, 1996. 6 Taler G, Richardson JP, Fredman L, Lazur A. The wound unit: a specialized unit for pressure sore management in a long term care facility. Maryland Med J 1994: 43: 165– 169. 7 Smith DM, Winsemius DK, Besdine RW. Pressure sores in the elderly: Can this outcome be improved? J Gen Intern Med 1991: 6: 81– 93. 8 Habif T, Campbell J Jr, Quitadamo M, Zug K. Skin Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment. St. Louis: Mosby, 2001 : 18– 415. 9 Moschella S. Skin diseases of the elderly. In: R Norman, ed. Geriatric Dermatology. New York: Parthenon, 2001: 17– 34. 10 Truensgaard K Psychotherapeutic strategy and neurotic excoriations. Int J Dermatol 1991: 30: 198– 203. 11 Fried RG. Evaluation and treatment of “psychogenic” pruritus and self excoriation. J Am Acad Dermatol 1994: 30: 993– 999. 12 Fitzpatrick T, Johnson R, Wolff K, Suurmond D. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001: 196– 966. 13 Braunwald E, Fauci A, Kasper D, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001: 560. 14 Habif T. Clinical Dermatology—A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy, 3rd ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 1996: 598. 15 Cotran R, Kumar V, Collins T. Robbins Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1999 : 634– 636. 16 Korman NJ. Bullous pemphigoid. The latest in diagnosis, prognosis and therapy. Arch Dermatol 1998: 134: 1137– 1141. Citing Literature Volume16, Issue3September 2003Pages 260-268 ReferencesRelatedInformation