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Common Dermatologic Issues in the Geriatric Population

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Common Dermatologic Issues in the Geriatric Population

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Author(s):  
Steve Marchenko, MD, Janelle Pavlis, MD, Kristen Kelly, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20972
Date Posted: 
03/11/2013
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
03/11/2013
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Abstract: 

This lecture will discuss common dermatologic issues in the geriatric population including skin cancers, venous stasis, seborrheic keratoses, herpes zoster and drug induced rashes. Clues to diagnosis and treatment options will be reviewed. 

Educational objectives: 
  • List dermatologic diseases commonly seen in the elderly.
  • Identify terms used to describe dermatologic lesions and/or rashes.
  • Identify treatment options for common dermatologic diseases seen in the elderly.
Content Categories: 
Diseases
Intended learner audience: 
Medical Student Pre-Clerkship
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Discipline/specialty: 
Dermatology
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
Already Expired Email Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 5:56am
Already Expired Email 1 month date: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 4:35pm
Expired Email Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 7:23pm
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Elizabeth O'Toole [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Dr. Steve Marchenko, Ms Janelle Pavlis and Kelly. Common Dermatologic Issues in the Geriatric Population. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2013 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20972