[PDF][PDF] Itch prevalence and characteristics in a Hispanic geriatric population: a comprehensive study using a standardized itch questionnaire

R Valdes-Rodriguez… - Acta dermato …, 2015 - medicaljournalssweden.se
A cross-sectional study of geriatric patients was performed to provide a comprehensive
description of the prevalence and clinical characteristics of chronic itch affecting Hispanic …

Indicators of health and safety among institutionalized older adults

MLSN Cavalcante, CL Borges… - Revista da Escola de …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE To identify the incidence of mortality, diarrheal diseases, scabies and falls; and
the prevalence of pressure ulcers-all of which are related to the safety ofinstitutionalized …

Elevated vesicular Zn2+ in dorsal root ganglion neurons expressing the transporter TMEM163 causes age-associated itchy skin in mice

F Tong, S Liu, C Zhang, X Gu, H Yang, B Zhou… - Plos …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
The prevalent itching condition associated with aging, historically referred to as senile
pruritus, diminishes quality of life. Despite its impact, effective treatments remain elusive …

Indicadores de saúde ea segurança do idoso institucionalizado

MLSN Cavalcante, CL Borges… - Revista da Escola de …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE To identify the incidence of mortality, diarrheal diseases, scabies and falls; and
the prevalence of pressure ulcers-all of which are related to the safety ofinstitutionalized …

Efficacy of anti‐inflammatory moisturizer vs hydrophilic cream in elderly patients with moderate to severe xerosis: A split site, triple‐blinded, randomized, controlled …

S Lueangarun, B Soktepy… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Xerosis is a common problem among the elderly, characterized by dry‐scaling
erythema, fissuring, or pruritus, which could be treated by anti‐inflammatory moisturizers …

Pruritus in the elderly-a guide to assessment and management

N Chinniah, M Gupta - Australian Family Physician, 2014 - search.informit.org
Background: Pruritus is the most common skin complaint in patients over the age of 65
years. These patients are in a unique population group that will require a comprehensive …

[PDF][PDF] Uremic Pruritus and associated factors in Chronic Dialysis Patients: An Observational Study in Western Nepal

A Kumar, S Subedi, A Maskey, M Asim… - Birat Journal of Health …, 2020 - academia.edu
UREMIC PRURITUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN CHRONIC DIALYSIS PATIENTS:
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN WESTERN NEPAL Page 1 ABSTRACT Original Research …

Genital diseases in the mature man

RE Watchorn, CB Bunker - Clinics in Dermatology, 2018 - Elsevier
Elderly men are at higher risk of developing genital dermatologic problems, including
inflammatory and neoplastic conditions due to age-related physiologic changes …

Infestations in the geriatric patient

A Dietrich, K Joshi, C Sayed - Current Geriatrics Reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This article seeks to review the common infestations plaguing
the geriatric population including scabies, lice, and bed bugs as incidence is on the rise in …

[PDF][PDF] Efficacy and safety of MAS062D moisturizer lotion in treatment of xerosis in the elderly: a prospective therapeutic clinical trial

B Soktepy, S Lueangarun - TJPS - tjps.pharm.chula.ac.th
Xerosis is a very common skin disease in elderly, characterized by an itchy, dry, rough,
fissured and scaling skin. 1 Elderly are noticeably vulnerable to skin barrier impairment due …