Dry Skin in Older Adults

Jennifer Hurlow; Donna Zimmaro Bliss

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2011.03.003

Dry Skin in Older Adults

Jennifer Hurlow, Donna Zimmaro Bliss

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Dry skin is a common problem in the older individual due to physiological changes of the aging process as well as chronic health conditions. Dry skin can worsen if management is inappropriate or lacking. Nursing management of dry skin in the elderly is comprehensive including applying topical products to replenish lipids and reduce water loss, maintaining or increasing fluid intake, limiting sun exposure, and reducing symptoms of chronic illnesses.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	257-262
Number of pages	6
Journal	Geriatric Nursing
Volume	32
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2011.03.003
State	Published - Jul 2011

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