March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Among elderly individuals attending a dermatology department, this study found that common skin conditions were wrinkles, xerosis, and seborrheic keratosis, with infections and eczema being the most frequent pathological conditions, highlighting the need for public health measures targeting geriatric dermatoses.
June 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This observational study reported that primary ageing dermatoses were more common than non-ageing dermatoses among elderly patients, especially among those with pre-existing skin conditions.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study conducted at a tertiary care center, rural elderly patients often exhibited skin conditions like wrinkling, generalized pruritus, xerosis, eczematous skin conditions, and psoriasis, highlighting the need for better health education on skin care, early diagnosis, and management.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that pruritus and xerosis were the most common skin complaints among the geriatric population attending a dermatology clinic in Puducherry.
November 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study observed that among elderly patients, the most common systemic disease associated with skin conditions was diabetes, while wrinkling and xerosis were prevalent skin changes.