Skin Problems in Alzheimer Disease, Dementia and Other Cerebrovascular Problems

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are neurological disorders characterized by progressive cognitive dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown a link between Alzheimer's disease and certain skin conditions. The relationship between Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune bullous diseases has been the most frequently studied, and the risk of developing bullous pemphigoid has been shown to be higher in Alzheimer's patients. Another study found that non-melanoma skin cancer is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease. Similar associations have been shown between skin conditions such as hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, skin cancers, and cutaneous amyloidosis and dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cerebrovascular events.