The High Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Adults Aged 70 and Older

    August 2020 in “ Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ”
    Suvi‐Päivikki Sinikumpu, Jari Jokelainen, Anna Karoliina Haarala … Laura Huilaja
    Studysummary This study found that nearly 80% of Finnish adults aged 70 to 93 had at least one skin disease requiring treatment, with men more affected than women.
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    1. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Skin Diseases in Aged Nursing Home Residents: A Multicentre Prevalence Study BMJ Open · 2017
    2. Pattern of Skin Diseases in Geriatric Patients Attending Tertiary Care Centre Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences · 2017
    3. Rosacea: Etiology, Pathogenesis, And Subtype Classification Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2004