It is estimated that 1 in 10 individuals over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer's type dementia. Given the aging population, and the fact that chronic wounds are more prevalent in the elderly, it is likely that providers will encounter individuals with both medical conditions in their ...
Superimposed on the changes of physiological ageing are changes characterised by chronic sun exposure. Skin neoplasia, whether benign, premalignant or malignant, is more common in the elderly. It is important to identify benign conditions, as it is crucial that lesions with a malignant potential be...
A 22-year-old man without pre-existing medical conditions presented to our hospital with a progressive reduction of his physical overall performance, muscl... D Scheicht,ML Werthmann,S Zeglam,... - 《Der Internist》 被引量: 5发表: 2013年 Paraneoplastic dermatomyositis and Hodgkin's lymphoma ...
Common skin disorders in the elderly Ageing causes a decline in the function of human skin, while factors such as medical conditions, drugs and environmental irritants add to the compromised skin and predispose it to certain conditions. Superimposed on the changes of physio... Omar,MH - 《Offic...
Herraizet al.conducted a similar study involving 32 elderly men (55–79 years) receiving either 30 mg/day β-carotene or a placebo with a low carotenoid diet for 47 days [121]. Repeated exposure to UV light resulted in a decrease in DTH skin responses in the placebo group but not in ...
This small flap of flesh-colored or slightly darker tissue hangs off your skin by a stalk. They're usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area. Skin tags appear most often on women and elderly people. They aren’t dangerous and usually don...
In this article, a brief description is given of the cutaneous characteristics of the elderly from the view point of clinical dermatology. In addition, several skin conditions representing high-incidence and low-incidence groups are described.年份: 1986 ...
As the most visible and vulnerable organ of the human body, the skin is anatomically and functionally affected by aging. Maintaining skin integrity starts with understanding skin anatomy, physiology, and function and recognizing conditions as well as aspects of care that may affect structure and func...
Consequently, the skin reflects our age through visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, dullness, and sagging. This review explores the gender-related aspects of cutaneous aging and the associated dermatological conditions. It highlights the different manifestations of aging in females ...
Skin irritation and inflammation: Conditions such as dermatitis or other skin disorders that cause chronic irritation or inflammation may increase the risk of developing skin tags in affected areas. Insulin resistance and obesity: Studies show a significant correlation between increased BMI and the develo...