January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study surveyed dermatologists and found that Doxepin was the most preferred anti-depressant for treating psycho dermatoses in elderly patients.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This study, conducted among elderly patients in an Indian dermatology department, found that pruritus was the most common complaint, while fungal infections and eczematous disorders were also prevalent; notably, age-related changes like wrinkling and hair graying affected all participants.
August 2023 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” In this study, researchers investigated the prevalence and types of skin diseases among elders at a medical facility in India, finding that generalised pruritus, seborrheic keratosis, and fungal infections were common, while education on proper skin care may help reduce these 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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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study of elderly patients at an Indian medical center, researchers found that xerosis was the most common physiological skin change and pruritus was the most frequent complaint.
