title: Dry skin in older adults.
abstract: Dry skin is a common problem in the older individual due to physiological changes of the aging process as well as chronic health conditions. Dry skin can worsen if management is inappropriate or lacking. Nursing management of dry skin in the elderly is comprehensive including applying topical products to replenish lipids and reduce water loss, maintaining or increasing fluid intake, limiting sun exposure, and reducing symptoms of chronic illnesses.
authors: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Hurlow
authors: Donna Zimmaro
authors: DZ
authors: Bliss