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Dermatological disease in the older age group: a cross-sectional study in aged care facilities.

Maneka S DeoNgaire M KerseAlain C VandalPaul Jarrett
Published in: BMJ open (2015)
A high rate of dermatological disease was found. Findings ranged from frequent but not life-threatening conditions (eg, onychomycosis), to those associated with a significant morbidity (eg, eczema, lichen sclerosus and bullous pemphigoid), to potentially life-threatening (eg, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and breast cancer). Those with less significant physical impairment were found to be at greater risk of inflammatory dermatoses.
Keyphrases
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • quality improvement
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • lymph node metastasis
  • pain management
  • atopic dermatitis