title: Psoriasis in the geriatric population.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the diagnosis, epidemiology, and management of psoriasis, with a focus on the special characteristics of managing elderly patients. Complications particular to psoriasis patients and the side effects of treatment options are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63104, USA.
authors.forename: Geoffrey Alan
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Potts
authors.forename: Maria Yadira
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Hurley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015897:Comorbidity; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001688:Biological Products; D003879:Dermatologic Agents