CLINICAL CONCERNS: Management of Dry Skin
- 1 September 1994
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 20 (9) , 15-45
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19940901-05
Abstract
Xerosis, or dry skin, is a common problem among elders. It has been reported that 59% to 80% of the elderly population experience dry skin (Frante, 1986; Parent, 1985; Tindall, 1963). Dry skin, with its itching, flaking, cracking and scaling, is a source of discomfort. Moreover, dry skin erodes the ability of the skin to perform its many functions. Nursing care is often directed toward supporting the elderly with activities of daily living, including skin care.Keywords
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