Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review - PMC - National …
WEBSep 23, 2019 — In the elderly, management of chronic itch may be complicated by a variety of issues, including differential effects of medications in the elderly, co-morbid health conditions, cognitive disorders, physical limitations, and polypharmacy.
Itching in the Elderly: Causes and Treatments • ElderWise
WEBHow to Get Help with Itching in the Elderly If you’re suffering from excessive and uncomfortable itching, you should first consult your doctor. They will determine if there is a serious underlying cause and discuss medications, including …
Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 17, 2024 — Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.
Treating Pruritus in Older Adults - Today's Geriatric Medicine
WEBBut for older patients, itchy skin—also called pruritus—can be a chronic, uncomfortable condition with various underlying causes that results in a poorer quality of life. Pruritic skin disease is characterized by the sensation of localized or widespread itchy skin.
Pruritus in the elderly – a guide to assessment and management
WEBThe most common cause of itchy skin in the elderly, especially in autumn and winter is xerosis or dry skin. This ‘dry skin’ is quite evident on skin examination, being most pronounced on the lower legs, anteriorly, but also affecting the upper limbs and back.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pruritus in Elderly
WEBDec 26, 2020 — Pruritus in the elderly papulation is a common symptom that occurs not only in skin diseases but also under a variety of other circumstances, such as secondary, systemic, or psychotic diseases. Elderly patients with itching suffer from extreme distress and poor quality of life without proper treatment.
Itch in elderly patients: Origin, diagnostics, management
WEBItch in elderly patients is characterized by intense itch sensations (often on clinically unremarkable skin) that are associated with a deleterious scratching behavior that further exacerbates the itch sensations.
Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review - PubMed
WEBChronic itch is common in the elderly patient and may be caused by a variety of known dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions and can have a significant effect on quality of life. Age-related changes in barrier function, immunosenescence, and neuronal changes and neuropathies are common predisp …
Pruritus: Causes & Treatments for Itchy Skin - Cleveland Clinic
WEBPruritus is a medical term that means itching. It refers to a feeling or sensation on your skin that you want to scratch. Pruritus can be painful or irritating and could be localized to one area of your body or spread throughout several areas. Pruritus can be a symptom of an underlying condition.
Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review - Springer
WEBSep 23, 2019 — Chronic itch is common in the elderly patient and may be caused by a variety of known dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions and can have a significant effect on quality of life. Age-related changes in barrier function, immunosenescence, and neuronal changes and neuropathies are common predisposing factors to …