FEATURED ARTICLES IN THE WORLD OF GERIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

Is screening for basal cell carcinoma worthwhile? Too soon to tell.

A consideration of the risks and benefits of screening for BCCs.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27317276/

Telehealth for Older Adults with Skin Disease: An Exploration of Dermatologists' Experiences

A discussion of recommendations to improve telehealth care for older adults based on dermatologists' experiences.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34773643/

Golden Rules for the Golden Years: Strategies for Caring for Elderly Patients

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

Evaluation of Watchful Waiting and Tumor Behavior in Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma

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

Clinical Evidence on "Watchful Waiting" in Basal Cell Carcinoma

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

Antihistamine Safety in Older Adult Dermatologic Patients

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

Geriatric Dermatology: A Different Look at Aging

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

Geriatric Dermatology - A Framework for Caring for Older Patients With Skin Disease

A viewpoint that presents unique considerations when caring for older adults with dermatologic conditions and reviews central principles of geriatric science.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29710117/

Chronic Pruritus in the Geriatric Population

A discussion of the pathophysiology, treatments, and progress regarding chronic pruritus in older adults.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29929593/

Dermatology education in geriatric fellowship programs: A nationwide survey of program directors

A survey of Dermatology content in 55 Geriatric fellowship programs.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31499152/

Aging and the treatment of basal cell carcinoma

An outline of geriatric concepts related to the care of older adults with BCCs.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31345326/

Natural history of lesions suspicious for basal cell carcinoma in older adults in Ikaria, Greece

An observation of the natural history of untreated lesions suspicious for BCC in older adults interested in noninterventional management in Ikaria, Greece.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29741766/