March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” 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.
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May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
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October 2020 in “Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” This study found that elderly COVID-19 patients are more prone to multiorgan damage, highlighting the need for comprehensive care to lessen the disease's impact.
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June 2015 in “Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology” In this study, fungal infections were the most common skin disorder among elderly patients in Libya, affecting 49.6% of those observed.