Roberts Wendy E
Loma Linda University Medical School, Loma Linda, and Desert Dermatology Medical Associates, 39-700 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 115, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA.
Dermatol Clin. 2006 Apr;24(2):271-80, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2006.01.012.
Women are living longer today, composing the majority of persons aged 65 and over. Their dermatologic needs are unique and cross ethnic and cultural lines. With this increased life expectancy comes an increased occurrence of skin disorders. The identification and treatment of these conditions is important for the practicing clinician. This article reviews some of the more common dermatologic disorders of older women, and discusses the latest treatments and issues facing this geriatric population.
如今女性的寿命越来越长,在65岁及以上的人群中占大多数。她们的皮肤需求独特,跨越种族和文化界限。随着预期寿命的增加,皮肤疾病的发生率也在上升。对于执业临床医生来说,识别和治疗这些病症很重要。本文回顾了老年女性一些较常见的皮肤疾病,并讨论了这一老年人群面临的最新治疗方法和问题。