title: Papulosquamous diseases in the elderly.
abstract: This article refers to papulosquamous diseases that are seen in the elderly. Many of these diseases are complex to diagnose due to the fact that they are difficult to identify, because they may resemble a similar disorder, which can be misleading. The problem that is frequently seen with these diseases is that they are commonly misdiagnosed. In this article the authors include information that will help with identifying these diseases. The authors also provide important laboratory exams that can be performed and can help guide diagnosis, as well as differential diagnosis and treatment options.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000628:therapy*; D010916:Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris / Q000175:diagnosis; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017444:Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013591:Syphilis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D014005:Tinea / Q000628:therapy