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.
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 …
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.
Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review - PMC - National …
WEBSep 23, 2019 — Chronic itch is a common symptom in the elderly population and may be due to age-related changes in the skin, primary dermatologic conditions, systemic disease, neuropathic diseases, or medications. Determining the underlying cause of chronic itch is necessary for appropriate treatment.
How to Soothe Itchy Skin as You Age - Consumer Reports
WEBDec 29, 2022 — Consumer Reports explains how to find relief for itchy skin. Scratching may make things worse. Here's what to know about the creams that can offer lasting relief.
What Causes Itchy Skin in the Elderly? - Griswold
WEBNov 4, 2021 — Itchy skin, also known as pruritus, can be quite annoying and debilitating. This is common in older adults because skin becomes drier, and therefore itchier, with age. However, this problem can be helped by determining the causes and performing some management techniques.
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.
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.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pruritus in Elderly
WEBDec 26, 2020 — Dry aging skin, xerosis, is considered to be common cause of itch in elderly patients, with a prevalence ranging from 38 to 85% [17,18,19]. Multiple skin changes the alterations in the barrier function of the stratum corneum (SC), and proteases, pH variations, and decreased activity of sebaceous and sweat glands in …
Pruritus in the Elderly - PMC - National Center for Biotechnology ...
WEBPruritus is the most common skin disorder in the geriatric population. 1 It is defined as an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. 2 Acute itch (lasting less than 6 weeks) may provide a protective function, but chronic itch (lasting more than 6 weeks) is mostly a nuisance. 3 The prevalence of pruritus increases ...