A Cross Sectional Study On Geriatric Dermatosis In Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital
March 2026
in “
IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
”
Studysummary 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. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study conducted on 400 elderly patients at a tertiary care hospital over 5 months found that physiological skin conditions such as wrinkles (92.50%), xerosis (87.25%), and hair changes (98.75%) are the most common geriatric dermatoses. Infections (31%) and eczema (18.75%) are the prevalent pathological conditions. The research highlights the importance of understanding the spectrum of geriatric dermatoses to inform public health measures, emphasizing early screening for less frequent but significant conditions like tumors.
