| Literature DB >> 29410724 |
Joseph M Dyer1, Richard A Miller1.
Abstract
Thin skin and the appearance of bruises, seemingly unprovoked, are frequent complaints of elderly patients. Chronic cutaneous insufficiencies such as these are termed dermatoporosis. Although it is seldom the primary reason for consultation, dermatoporosis is associated with bleeding and healing complications and presents an opportunity for patient education and prevention. In this review, the authors explore the risk factors, pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical expression, and evidence-based therapies reported for chronic skin fragility due to aging.Entities:
Keywords: CD44; Dermatoporosis; atrophic skin; chronic cutaneous insufficiency; geriatric dermatology; hyaluronic acid; senile purpura; skin fragility; skin tears
Year: 2018 PMID: 29410724 PMCID: PMC5788262
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol ISSN: 1941-2789