Geriatric Dermatoses in Benghazi, Libya

The study conducted over one year at Jumhoria Hospital in Benghazi, Libya, involved 248 elderly patients aged 65 and above, revealing that 67% had skin diseases of infective etiology, with fungal infections being the most common at 49.6%. Xerosis was observed in 40% of patients, eczematous dermatitis in 27.8%, psoriasis in 7.7%, generalized pruritus in 6%, and a psychosomatic background in 3.2%. Malignant tumors were present in 2.4% of cases. This research provided valuable insights into the spectrum of dermatologic diseases among Libyan geriatric patients and was noted as the first study of its kind in Libya.