title: Clinicopathologic attributes of common geriatric dermatologic entities.
abstract: Certain dermatologic lesions may initially present or be more commonly ascribed to the elderly. These disorders encompass a diverse array of etiologically unrelated degenerative, autoimmune, idiopathic, and neoplastic conditions that may dramatically impact the quality of life and produce significant morbidity and mortality. As the population ages, a more complete understanding of the clinical and histopathologic features unique to the geriatric dermatologic patient is essential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
authors.forename: Connie A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Keehn
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D000051:Acantholysis; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D004485:Eczema; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus; D010392:Pemphigus; D015595:Skin Aging; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*