Cutaneous signs of internal disease in the elderly.
The elderly are prone to several systemic diseases that have their own particular cutaneous markers. These include pruritus, pigmentary changes, and the various manifestations associated with diabetes mellitus, among others. Physician recognition of the cutaneous signs of internal disorders will prompt early diagnosis and prompt treatment of the primary disease.
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine.
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D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012373:Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Q000150:complications; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012880:Skin Pigmentation