title: Common dermatoses in the elderly.
abstract: Common dermatoses in the elderly include xerosis, pruritus, contact dermatitis, acne rosacea, stasis dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid and herpes zoster. Physicians must be able to recognize these pathologic changes superimposed on the intrinsic and extrinsic effects of aging. Diagnosis is dependent on clinical appearance and supportive laboratory studies. Management is based on correct diagnosis.
authors: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
authors: B E
authors: BE
authors: Beacham
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000628:therapy; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000628:therapy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000628:therapy; D012393:Rosacea / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena