Prevalence and Risk Factors for Xerosis in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study in Primary Care - Concepedia

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Xerosis in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study in Primary Care

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2011

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C. Paul, Sandy Maumus‐Robert, J. Mazereeuw‐Hautier, C.N. Guyen, X. Saudez, Anne Schmitt

Abstract

Xerosis is highly prevalent in the elderly. A history of atopy, especially atopic dermatitis, is associated with an increased risk of xerosis in the elderly.

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