A clinical study of pattern of geriatric dermatosis in tertiary care hospital of Rajasthan

Abstract

Introduction: Geriatric health care has received lot of attention nationwide due to increase in life\xa0expectancy over the time. Among the various health issue geriatric dermatosis are one of the most common\xa0reason for regular OPD visits. This study was done to inquest the spectrum of cutaneous manifestation and\xa0the factors responsible for causing physiological and pathological changes in the skin of elderly people.\nMaterial and Methods: Three hundred consecutive patients aged more than 60 yrs of age attending the out\xa0patient department of dermatology at PDU Medical College & hospitals Churu were subjected for study. A\xa0detailed history was taken. A complete general, systemic & Cutaneous examination was done along with\xa0relevant investigation were carried out. Findings were collated in Performa for analysis and interpretation\xa0of data.\nResults: A total of 300 patients were enrolled in the study out of which 59 % were male and 41 %\xa0were female. Pruritis was the commonest complain elicted in 68.5 % of patients. Among the physiological\xa0changes xerosis was the commonest seen in 63 % of patients and infecions followed by eczems was the\xa0common pathological conditions.\nConclusion: The population of 60 yrs and above is a rapidly growing dermatology clientele with both\xa0physiological and pathological manifestations. This study highlights the various dermatoses peculiar to the\xa0geriatric population and aims at sensitizing the fraternity to the specific needs of this special age group.\xa0\n\nKeywords:\xa0Geriatric,\xa0Dermatosis,\xa0Aging.