Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the spectrum of skin diseases among older patients in a coastal city of Southern India and its association with systemic illness. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, medical records from the dermatology outpatient...
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| author | Sharon Joseph Michelle Serene Fernandes Jacintha Martis Ramesh M Bhat Sukumar Dandekeri Rochelle C Monteiro Jyothi Jayaraman Myfanwy Joanne D'souza |
| author_facet | Sharon Joseph Michelle Serene Fernandes Jacintha Martis Ramesh M Bhat Sukumar Dandekeri Rochelle C Monteiro Jyothi Jayaraman Myfanwy Joanne D'souza |
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| description | Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the spectrum of skin diseases among older patients in a coastal city of Southern India and its association with systemic illness. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, medical records from the dermatology outpatient clinics were assessed. Patients over 60 years old and attending the dermatology outpatient clinic between November 2021 and June 2022 were included in the study. Results: Of 1182 records, 663 were male (56%) and 519 were female (43.9%). Most of the patients were in the age group between 60 and 70 years (71.7%). Overall, the most frequent dermatologic diseases in this cohort of patients were infections (41.37%), eczematous dermatitis (30.02%), and papulosquamous disorders (9.39%). Among the physiological changes of aging skin, xerosis was the most common manifestation observed in 66 (5.5%) cases, followed by seborrheic keratosis in 24 (2%) cases. Twelve (1.01%) individuals had premalignant and malignant lesions identified. Bowen's disease (n = 5, 0.4%), basal cell carcinoma (n = 6, 0.5%), and leukoplakia (n = 1) were the most prevalent. Conclusion: Dermatoses in the older population are among the most common causes of daily consultations. In our study, infectious causes of dermatoses are more common than eczematous diseases. We discovered a higher prevalence of premalignant diseases like Bowen's disease, emphasizing the need for screening in people of skin color. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db0225bb15b9405f8f37a26f7a5657002023-10-30T10:03:30ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics0974-34050974-24842023-01-0119212112310.4103/0974-3405.307225Analysis of dermatoses in the older adultsSharon JosephMichelle Serene FernandesJacintha MartisRamesh M BhatSukumar DandekeriRochelle C MonteiroJyothi JayaramanMyfanwy Joanne D'souzaObjective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the spectrum of skin diseases among older patients in a coastal city of Southern India and its association with systemic illness. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, medical records from the dermatology outpatient clinics were assessed. Patients over 60 years old and attending the dermatology outpatient clinic between November 2021 and June 2022 were included in the study. Results: Of 1182 records, 663 were male (56%) and 519 were female (43.9%). Most of the patients were in the age group between 60 and 70 years (71.7%). Overall, the most frequent dermatologic diseases in this cohort of patients were infections (41.37%), eczematous dermatitis (30.02%), and papulosquamous disorders (9.39%). Among the physiological changes of aging skin, xerosis was the most common manifestation observed in 66 (5.5%) cases, followed by seborrheic keratosis in 24 (2%) cases. Twelve (1.01%) individuals had premalignant and malignant lesions identified. Bowen's disease (n = 5, 0.4%), basal cell carcinoma (n = 6, 0.5%), and leukoplakia (n = 1) were the most prevalent. Conclusion: Dermatoses in the older population are among the most common causes of daily consultations. In our study, infectious causes of dermatoses are more common than eczematous diseases. We discovered a higher prevalence of premalignant diseases like Bowen's disease, emphasizing the need for screening in people of skin color.http://www.jiag.in//article.asp?issn=0974-3405;year=2023;volume=19;issue=2;spage=121;epage=123;aulast=Josephdermatoses in older adultsolder populationprevalencesouthern indiasystemic illness |
| spellingShingle | Sharon Joseph Michelle Serene Fernandes Jacintha Martis Ramesh M Bhat Sukumar Dandekeri Rochelle C Monteiro Jyothi Jayaraman Myfanwy Joanne D'souza Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics dermatoses in older adults older population prevalence southern india systemic illness |
| title | Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| title_full | Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| title_short | Analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| title_sort | analysis of dermatoses in the older adults |
| topic | dermatoses in older adults older population prevalence southern india systemic illness |
| url | http://www.jiag.in//article.asp?issn=0974-3405;year=2023;volume=19;issue=2;spage=121;epage=123;aulast=Joseph |
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