title: Long-term care dermatology.
abstract: Long-term care dermatology is a growing specialty, serving a U.S. population of over 2.7 million patients. Included here is an overview of the medical and administrative structures of extended care facilities, basics of nursing home management, risk assessment tools, and treatment recommendations.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D000078329:Workforce