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Assessment of skin disorders among geriatric population | |
Dr. Garima Malik | |
Background: Skin disorders among the geriatric population are common due to the physiological changes that occur with aging, including thinning of the skin, decreased elasticity, reduced vascularity, and a decline in immune function. The present study was conducted to assess skin disorders among geriatric population. Materials & Methods: 126 patients above 60 years with skin disorders of both genders were selected. Various skin disorders were recorded by dermatologist. Management was given based on type of lesions. Results: Out of 126 patients, males were 52 and females were 74. Skin disorders were lichen planus in 8, psoriasis in 4, seborrheic dermatitis in 4, contact dermatitis in 11, urticaria in 30, fungal infections in 48 and bacterial infections in 21 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common skin disorders were lichen planus, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, fungal infections and bacterial infections. |
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