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Emollient use for the elderly

  Particular factors need special attention when  preventing skin   drying in old age 
Why does the skin dry in old age?

The causes of dry skin in old age are partly linked to changes in the skin itself, but changes in the body below and environmental factors can be important too
Atopic eczema and stress in the elderly

At all ages atopic eczema has a two way relationship with stress
Atopic Eczema and Attitude in the Elderly: 2

Research shows that seniors who have a positive outlook on aging are healthier, and recover more quickly from illness.
Atopic Eczema and Attitude to the Elderly: 1

Attitudes of others can make or break the success of The Combined Approach
Dermatitis in the elderly

Other types of dermatitis are more common in the elderly, but atopic eczema is increasing, and can be troublesome
Age and distribution of lichenification in chronic atopic eczema

The distribution of chronic atopic eczema varies with age
Neurodermatitis and Habit Reversal

 

Habit reversal can be an effective treatment in a number of skin conditions
Habit Reversal Tip #23 Whatever Works
Understand the principles of habit reversal, then discover what works for you!
Habit Reversal Tip #22 Habit scratching and atopic eczema
Habit scratching is something everyone does but if you have atopic eczema it is often a cause of treatment resistance
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