The skin of older adults undergoes intrinsic aging and is susceptible to multiple ailments.
Burn injury among older adults will result in significant morbidity and mortality despite the many advances in burn treatment.
Skin ulcers are common among older adults, especially those in hospital or in long-term care facilities.
Skin and soft tissue infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults.
As the population ages, the corresponding rise in incidence of skin cancer and photodamaged skin necessitate skin assessments of older patients in the dermatology clinic.
