title: Expected skin complaints of the geriatric patient.
abstract: Increased exposure to systemic medications in older patients makes drug reactions a likely cause of skin eruptions. Efforts to increase return of venous blood to the heart is the primary therapeutic and preventive measure in stasis dermatitis. If there is a suggestion of infection, antibiotics are indicated. The dermatitis can be treated with standard therapies.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012915:Soaps; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D012915:Soaps