Geriatric Dermatologic Therapy

    February 2026
    Belma TÜRSEN, Bengisu Meral Ketenci, Suat Sezer, Aydan Yazıcı, Kadir Kaya, Özlem Devran Gevher, Sevilay Ertürk, Merve Akbay, Gizem Demir, Ozlem Apti Sengkioun, Recep Dursun, Selami Aykut Temiz, Hüseyin Demirtaş, Meryem Aktaş, Sibel Yıldız, Adil Özcanlı, Kaan Mert Özel, Aslı Aksu, İlayda Esna Gülsunay, Tubanur Çetinarslan, Muhammed Ali Mergen, YaseminYuyucu Karabulut, Ayşe Türkmen Dedeoğlu, Arzu Ferhatosmanoğlu, Çelebi Çelik, Kansu Büyükafşar, Elif Demirci Saadet, Elif Irmak Yazıcı, Seçil Vural, Defne Özkoca, Erhan Ayhan, Selen Taner Akbay, Semanur Çakır Serinbaş, Abdullah Demirbas, Murat Öztürk, İsa An, Mustafa Esen, Nazlı Caf, Zekayі Kutlubay, Sera Nur Yücesoy, Volkan Atmış, Oğuzhan GÜMÜŞÇUBUK, Özge Zorlu, Düriye Deniz Demirseren, Rüveyda Gönülal Bak, Elif Cömert Özer, Batuhan Mustafa Demir, Serkan Yazici, Berna Solak, Nurşad ÇİFCİ, Sevil Savaş Erdoğan, Filiz Cebeci Kahraman, Özlem Akın Çakıcı, Selcen Hosgören Tekin, Sevda Edis, Özge Sevil Karstarlı Bakay, Erdinc Terzi, Andaç Salman
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    TLDR Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
    "Geriatric Dermatologic Therapy" emphasizes the need for personalized treatment plans for elderly patients, considering the physiological changes that occur with aging. It highlights the complexities of managing skin conditions in the elderly, including the impact of systemic disorders and polypharmacy. The document calls for updated treatment guidelines and a better understanding of aging-related processes to create targeted therapies. It underscores the promise of technological advancements, such as wearable technologies and telemedicine, in enhancing health outcomes. Common issues like xerosis, pruritus, and pressure ulcers are prevalent, with nearly all elderly individuals in nursing homes facing at least one skin issue. The document also discusses the management of conditions like vasculitis, acne, and leg ulcers, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach. Additionally, it reviews the use of biologics for psoriasis, the impact of nutritional deficiencies, and the challenges of treating pruritus and infections in the elderly. Overall, the document stresses the importance of personalized care, early intervention, and the integration of psychiatric care into dermatologic treatment for the elderly.
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