Dermatological manifestations in the elderly: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Background: Aging is mainly due to chronic interaction between extrinsic and intrinsic factors. The elderly population is highly vulnerable to skin diseases due to immunosenescence, polypharmacy, chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and inadequate nutrition. Objectives: (1) To estimate the p...
Main Authors: | Vijay Aithal, Ancy Chacko, J P Prathibha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Dermatology Review |
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Online Access: | http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2023;volume=7;issue=1;spage=67;epage=75;aulast=Aithal |
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