Solar purpura is a common skin condition in older adults that causes flat, purple bruises to form on the skin due to chronic ...

Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort ...

If you have leukemia and your damaged white blood cells outnumber healthy ones, you may develop skin symptoms, like rashes, bruising, and mouth sores. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that ...

Everyone experiences bruising at some point, but older adults tend to bruise more easily since skin naturally thins with age. Some medical issues can also make you more vulnerable to bruising.

Hematomas can occur in virtually any part of the body and range from minor to life-threatening. Risk factors such as being an ...

generalized skin eruptions, erythematous conditions, and eosinophilia, among other drug-related exanthems. Among the older ...

A Florida woman claims she was left temporarily blind and with agonizing swelling and bruising after doctors forced her to ...

I have always had prominent veins in my hands but they really are unsightly now that I'm in my 70's. Can anything be done besides vein surgery? Inge van Lotringen answers: Definitely! As your ...

while younger adults are benefiting from reduced melanoma rates, the study suggests that more work needs to be done to address the high incidence of skin cancer among older adults. Ongoing public ...

The risk of skin cancer for adults under the age of 50 is now decreasing ... and that the incidence will eventually also decrease in older people," says Hildur Helgadottir. Hildur Helgadottir ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. — She's been riding a wave of energy and momentum since replacing President Biden atop the Democrats' 2024 presidential ticket nearly six weeks ago, but Vice President Harris is ...