Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in the Elderly

    September 1998 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    G. E. Pierard
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    TLDR Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
    In the document, it is discussed that aging affects the scalp by impacting skin health, hair cycle, structure, and pigmentation. Evidence suggests that both chronological aging and photoaging negatively influence hair density, and metabolic deficiencies in the elderly further exacerbate this issue. The scalp is particularly susceptible to severe heliodermatosis and epithelial neoplasms, especially in the presence of long-duration androgenic alopecia. Other scalp neoplasms like angiosarcoma and atypical fibro-xanthoma are also more commonly found in the elderly. The document highlights the importance of recognizing and managing these conditions to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
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