title: Cutaneous fungal infections in the elderly.
abstract: Fungal infections are common in all age groups, including the elderly. In the elderly patient, unique challenges may exist in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. However, proper therapy for these prevalent conditions leads to a better quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Boni E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Elewski
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000175:diagnosis; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents