Diagnosis of Aging Skin Diseases

Diagnosis of Aging Skin Diseases edited by Robert A. Norman.

A greater percentage of the population is now in the over-65 age group, with this trend expected to continue well into the 21st century. Consequently, geriatric dermatology is a specialty that is receiving particular attention, not only in terms of patient numbers but also the scope of treatment, wi...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Norman, Robert A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2008.
Edition:1st ed. 2008.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Dermatology.
General practice (Medicine).
Primary care (Medicine).
Infectious diseases.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • The Demographic Imperative
  • Structure and Function of Aging Skin
  • Photoaging
  • Aging and the Skin: The Geriatrician’s Perspective
  • White and Red Lesions of the Oral Mucosa
  • Nail and Hair Disorders in the Elderly
  • Rosacea in the Elderly
  • Variations in Aging in Ethnic Skin and Hair: Corrective and Cosmetic Treatment
  • Skin Cancer in Elderly Patients
  • Differential Diagnosis of Autoimmune Bullous Diseases in the Elderly
  • Geriatric Fungal Infections
  • Xerosis and Pruritus in the Elderly—Recognition and Management
  • Sarcoidosis in Aging Skin
  • Inflammatory Scaling Dermatoses (Psoriasis)
  • The Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Infestations, Bites and Stings in Aging Skin
  • Psychoneurodermatologic Disorders
  • Common Vascular Disorders in the Elderly
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes
  • Pain Management in Acute and Chronic Wounds
  • The Geriatric Patient: Head to Toe Skin Evaluation
  • Selected Geriatric Dermatology Case Studies.

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