title: Psoriasis: how to relieve symptoms in older patients.
abstract: Topical steroid creams and ointments, applied once or twice daily, can help control psoriatic lesions and reduce itching. Intermediate-strength compounds are preferable for use in the elderly. Skin biopsy interpreted as psoriasiform dermatitis or nonspecific dermatitis, rather than psoriasis, should be considered a possible result of malignancy.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011701:PUVA Therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids