title: Geriatric dermatology: Part II. Risk factors and cutaneous signs of elder mistreatment for the dermatologist.
abstract: Cutaneous signs may be the most visible hint of elder mistreatment. Dermatologists are in a unique position to recognize and report physical abuse and neglect in the older patient population. In this review, we describe the scope and impact, risk factors, cutaneous signs, and appropriate responses to suspected elder mistreatment. There is a critical need for additional evidence to inform clinical practice in the field of elder abuse and neglect. Recognition and reporting of suspected elder mistreatment by the dermatologist can be life-saving for the older patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California. Electronic address: alschang@stanford.edu.
authors.forename: Anne Lynn S
authors.initials: ALS
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.
authors.forename: Jillian W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: Justin O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Endo
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Nova Southeastern Medical School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Norman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003880:Dermatology; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*