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Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports 4/2020

11.11.2020 | Invited Commentary

Xerosis Cutis in the Aging Population: an Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

verfasst von: Frank Lacy, Carolyn Ziemer

Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The goal of this paper is to identify risk factors for dry skin in the elderly as well as to outline a treatment approach to xerosis in the elderly population.

Recent Findings

Females and those with darker skin types are at higher risk for dry skin. Certain medications such as diuretics and statins also are associated with higher incidence of xerosis. Ceramide-containing moisturizers help to play a protective role.

Summary

A detailed medication review is warranted for all patients with dry skin. In the elderly, xerosis is a result of a complex interplay of genetic, behavioral, and comorbid factors. Prior to treatment for xerosis cutis, evaluation for an underlying primary inflammatory disease of skin should be ruled out.
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Metadaten
Titel
Xerosis Cutis in the Aging Population: an Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
verfasst von
Frank Lacy
Carolyn Ziemer
Publikationsdatum
11.11.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Geriatrics Reports / Ausgabe 4/2020
Elektronische ISSN: 2196-7865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-020-00333-7

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