Epidemiology of Dermatologic Conditions Among Elderly Patients at the Ambulatory Care Service of a Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila from 2014 to 2018: A Five-Year Review

October 2023 in “ Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas (JMUST Online) ”

Bravo‐Osuna Irene, Eleanor Lo-Letran

xerosis xerotic eczema irritant contact dermatitis lichen simplex chronicus inflammatory conditions infectious diseases neoplasms dry skin eczema contact dermatitis chronic lichen simplex

TLDR Elderly patients frequently suffer from skin conditions, especially inflammatory ones, highlighting the need for better healthcare.

This five-year review of 8,268 elderly patients at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Manila found that 16.76% of dermatology consultations were for elderly patients, with a higher proportion of females (63.15%). The most common conditions were xerosis/xerotic eczema (10.02%), irritant contact dermatitis (7.00%), and lichen simplex chronicus (6.67%). Inflammatory conditions were the most prevalent (53.90%), followed by infectious diseases (24.19%) and neoplasms (12.09%). The study underscores the significant impact of dermatologic disorders on the elderly and the need for targeted healthcare interventions to improve their quality of life.

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