Study Highlights Atopic Dermatitis Features, Treatments Among Older Patients.

A retrospective study of almost 800 patients aged 60 years and older with atopic dermatitis (AD) found that the condition most commonly presented on the extensor surfaces and trunk, with lichenification and nummular lesions being the most frequent rash characteristics. The study also revealed that the use of topical corticosteroids was the most common treatment, followed by oral corticosteroids and antihistamines. The researchers noted that AD in older individuals presents as a unique phenotype compared to younger ages, which may inform dermatologists' diagnosis and treatment of AD in this population. Further research is needed to understand the specific features and optimal treatments for AD in older patients. [Extracted from the article]