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As people grow older and their skin begins to age, a variety of skin conditions may arise. Skin may become dry or itchy, patches may form, skin may become red and crusty or dark spots may appear on the face and body and in skin folds. The severity and symptoms of these conditions vary widely. If you feel that a loved one may be suffering from a skin condition, there may be treatments available through your doctor. Resources/Sources:G. W. Korting, MD, Geriatric Dermatology, WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1980, pp 2-8. BE Monk, RAC Graham-Brown, I, Sarkany, Skin Disorders in the Elderly, Blackwell Scientific Publications, London,1988. B. Gilchrest, MD, Tufts Univ, Skin and Aging Processes, CRC Press, Inc., Florida, 1984, pp 22-28. Ronald Marks, Univ Wales College of Medicine, Skin Disease in Old Age, Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1987, 11-12. P. Pugliese, Advanced Professional Skin Care, 1991 F. Tokewa, S. Hayashi, T. Okumura, Hair and Surfactants |
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