A study of geriatric dermatoses in a rural based tertiary care hospital in South India

Raghavendra, B N; Rajesh, Gurumoorthy

doi:10.18231/j.ijced.2020.014

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“…Raveendra et al [6] reported, however, have not reported any malignant cases in their study. Raghavendra et al [8] reported BCC in 0.6 % and SCC in 0.3 % of cases. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common skin cancer (>75 %) and is related to chronic ultraviolet light exposure.…”

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“…Herpes Zoster was seen in 13.2 % of cases. Raveendra et al [8] found infections in 32 % of cases, with fungal being the most commonest (11 %). Raghavendra et al [8] reported infections in 40.6 % of cases, with dermatophytosis in 15 % of cases, herpes zoster in 4 %, and warts in 3 % of cases.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Raveendra et al [8] found infections in 32 % of cases, with fungal being the most commonest (11 %). Raghavendra et al [8] reported infections in 40.6 % of cases, with dermatophytosis in 15 % of cases, herpes zoster in 4 %, and warts in 3 % of cases. Hamza et al [13] reported fungal infections in 15.3 % of cases, viral infections in 6 % of cases (herpes zoster 2.8 %, warts 2 % and HSV 0.5 %) and bacterial infections in 5.9 % of cases.…”

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“…In the study done by Pavithra et al [7] associated systemic diseases, diabetes mellitus was the commonest (16.8 %), followed by hypertension (9.2 %), while a smaller (3.6 %) number of cases had a combination of the two. Kshetrimayum et al [8] observed associated systemic illness in 31.2 % of cases, of which hypertension was most common, followed by diabetes. Raveendra et al [9] reported 54 % had a systemic illness in which hypertension was commonest, followed by diabetes.…”

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“…Raveendra et al [6] reported eczema in 31 % of cases in which lichen simplex chronicus was the commonest seen in 10 % of cases. Raghavendra et al [8] reported eczematous dermatitis in 44.3 % of cases, in which asteatotic eczema was seen in 34 (11.3 %) cases, discoid eczema in 22 (7.3 %) cases, hand eczema in 13 (4.3 %) cases, prurigo nodularis in 11 (3.6 %) cases and lichen simplex chronicus in 8 (2.6 %) cases. The current prevalence of eczema globally -is from 0.9 % in India to 22.5 % in Ecuador for 6-to 7-year-olds and from 0.2 % in China to 24.6 % in Colombia for 13-to 14-year-olds [9].…”

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A clinicoepidemiological study of geriatric dermatoses

Eslavat,

Vemu,

Kunti

et al. 2023

Eureka: HS

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Skin diseases are a common and inevitable consequence of ageing. Moreover, the clinical presentation is not as classical as they do in the younger population. A lifetime of solar exposure, along with intrinsic changes in the dermal structures, predisposes to a variety of skin diseases. The aim: to study the spectrum of various geriatric dermatoses among our patient population at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy at Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Materials and methods: in this study, a total of 200 patients aged 60 years and above attending the DVL OPD of Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre were included. Results: maximum number of patients in this study belonged to 60-65 years (60 %), Male to female ratio was 1.86:1. Most of the males had agriculture work, and most of the females were housewives. Diabetes mellitus was the commonest associated systemic disease seen in 68 cases (34 %), and generalised pruritus was the commonest symptom seen in 64 (32 %) cases, of which 42 cases (65.6 %) were associated with xerosis. Pathological skin disorders and eczematous conditions were seen in 56 out of 200 cases. Of this, asteatotic eczema was the common finding among the eczematous conditions seen in 14 cases (7 %). Psoriasis was seen in 32 (16 %) and lichen planus in 10 cases (5 %). Infectious diseases were seen in 78 cases (39 %). Of these, fungal infections were common, seen in 28 cases (14 %). The benign tumour was seborrheic keratosis in this study, seen in 61 cases (30.5 %); among the malignant tumours, 4 cases (2 %) of basal cell carcinoma and 2 cases (1 %) of squamous cell carcinoma were seen. Among 16 cases of bullous disorders, bullous pemphigoid was seen in 12 (6 %) cases. Among 22 cases of psychocutaneous disorders, delusional parasitosis was seen in 10 cases (5 %), and perforating folliculitis in 15 cases (7.5 %). Loss of luster was the commonest nail change seen in 182 cases (91 %), followed by nail plate thickening in 54 cases (27 %). Greying of the hair was seen in all cases. Out of 70 females, diffuse hair loss was seen in 58 cases (82.9 %), and out of 130 males, androgenetic alopecia was seen in 72 cases (55.4 %). Conclusion: skin diseases cause considerable morbidity in the elderly, particularly if associated with other comorbid conditions. Health education on proper skin care, avoidance of irritants and self-medication etc., would help to reduce the incidence of common dermatoses.

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 98%