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Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes in temperature and textural characteristics. [1] [2] [3] In the elderly, xerosis, is the most common cause for an itch due to the degradation of the skin barrier over time. [4]
Other studies have also shown that this condition may affect women more than men, as women may experience swelling due to fluid retention in the legs, feet or abdomen after being stationary. [4] The proposed mechanism includes the possibility that increased leg fat may impair the ability to dissipate heat. [ 4 ]
Venous eczema (gravitational eczema, stasis dermatitis, varicose eczema) occurs in people with impaired circulation, varicose veins, and edema, and is particularly common in the ankle area of people over 50. There is redness, scaling, darkening of the skin, and itching. The disorder predisposes to leg ulcers. (ICD-10 I83.1)
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In most cases skin lesions do not cause symptoms, however itching, burning, or pain may occur. [5] Frequently reported symptoms include mild fever, muscle pain, joint pain, or an overall feeling of discomfort. [6] [8] Additional symptoms depend on the cause of the vasculitis and if other organ systems are involved.
You eat niacin in foods like chicken breast, marinara sauce, salmon, and brown rice, and consuming it helps your body convert the food you eat into energy, she says. But benefits abound when you ...
The ankle joint marks the point of connection between the bones of the leg and those of the foot, and controls the raising and lowering of the foot. The ankle is often considered to comprise not only the ankle joint itself but also the structures surrounding it at the lower end of the leg and the beginning of the foot proper.
Over time affected skin may become darker, stiffen, peel, or bleed. [1] [3] There are two main types of pellagra, primary and secondary. [1] Primary pellagra is due to a diet that does not contain enough niacin and tryptophan. [1] Secondary pellagra is due to a poor ability to use the niacin within the diet. [1]