An observation that the older population (particularly male individuals and those living in high-SDI countries) is facing a substantial growing burden of skin cancer.
A discussion about biologic use that may lower macular degeneration risk compared with topical steroids, potentially by reducing inflammation.
A thoughtful discussion of how calculating age epigenetically instead of chronological age, can give us insight into the systemic burden of these diseases on aging.
A discussion of what the role of specialty medications play in dermatology drug spending in Medicare Part D from 2013 to 2022.
An observation of how elderly Atopic Dermatitis presents in different genders.
A consideration of the risks and benefits of screening for BCCs.
A discussion of recommendations to improve telehealth care for older adults based on dermatologists' experiences.
A thoughtful discussion of scenarios dermatologists may encounter when caring for older adults and recommendations for how to successfully navigate these situations.
Link: https://www.aad.org/dw/monthly/2018/july/golden-rules-for-the-golden-years
An observation of watchful waiting as a treatment option in patients with BCC with limited life expectancy.
Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2784043
A discussion of the emerging literature on using watchful waiting as a personalized option for patients with BCC.
Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2784046
A practical guide and clinical safety pearls for the use of antihistamines in older adults.
Link: https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(21)00172-9/abstract
An introduction to Geriatric Dermatology in The Dermatologist. Dermatology has long fought to prevent and reverse the cutaneous signs of aging, but the truth exists that aging is inevitable. It is time to adapt the specialty to improve care for skin disease in older patients.
Link: https://www.the-dermatologist.com/article/geriatric-dermatology-different-look-aging
A viewpoint that presents unique considerations when caring for older adults with dermatologic conditions and reviews central principles of geriatric science.
A discussion of the pathophysiology, treatments, and progress regarding chronic pruritus in older adults.
A survey of Dermatology content in 55 Geriatric fellowship programs.
An outline of geriatric concepts related to the care of older adults with BCCs.
An observation of the natural history of untreated lesions suspicious for BCC in older adults interested in noninterventional management in Ikaria, Greece.