Geriatric dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin disorders affecting older adults. As the aging population continues to grow, age-related skin changes and chronic dermatological conditions require specialized care to maintain skin health, improve quality of life, and prevent complications.
Advances in wound care, regenerative medicine, biologic therapies, and preventive dermatology have improved the management of common conditions such as xerosis, chronic pruritus, pressure ulcers, skin infections, and skin cancers. Personalized treatment approaches are helping clinicians deliver safer and more effective care for elderly patients.
This session will explore recent developments in geriatric dermatology, including age-related skin disorders, skin cancer screening, wound healing, medication-induced skin diseases, and evidence-based strategies for healthy aging and comprehensive dermatological care.