Review of Management Considerations for Excoriation Disorder in Older Adults.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
; 32(7): 879-894, 2024 07.
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ABSTRACT
Excoriation disorder (ED) is defined as compulsive skin picking that results in skin damage and emotional distress. Optimal management of ED includes individualized treatment plans consisting of psychotherapies, behavioral and pharmacologic interventions. Compared with younger populations, older adults are at increased risk for poor outcomes, such as infection and hospitalization, and require unique management considerations. Risk factors that contribute to disease burden include age-related changes to the skin and underlying medical and psychiatric comorbidities. A literature review was conducted on ED yielding limited evidence exclusive to older adults. The authors suggest a therapeutic approach to ED in older adults based on available evidence and experience from inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Finally, opportunities for future research are highlighted.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conducta Autodestructiva
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Aged
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
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Article
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Reino Unido