E-ISSN: 1308-5255 ISSN: 1307-7635
Analysis of Dermatologic Problems in Geriatric Patients
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Original Article
VOLUME: 8 ISSUE: 2
P: 95-100
June 2014

Analysis of Dermatologic Problems in Geriatric Patients

Turk J Dermatol 2014;8(2):95-100
DOI: DOI: 10.4274/tdd.1905
Yalçin Bas 1
Göknur Kalkan 1
Havva Yildiz Seçkin 1
Zennure Takci 1
Safak Sahin 2
Ayse Kevser Demir 2
1. Gaziosmanpasa University School Of Medicine, Department Of Skin And Venereal Diseases, Tokat, Turkey
2. Gaziosmanpasa University School Of Medicine, Department Of Internal Medicine, Tokat, Turkey
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ABSTRACT

Objective:

All over the world, the proportion of elderly in general population tends to increase. Epidemiological studies concerning this part of the population will be guiding while planning health services.

Methods:

Data of a total of 2734 geriatric patients admitted between the years 2005-2013 were analyzed. Hospital-based patient registry records were used for data collection. Patients were classified into 26 different groups in terms of types of their cutaneous diseases. The data were analyzed according to age, gender, and season.

Results:

Among 2734 patients included in the study, 1519 were males (55.6%) and 1215 (44.4%) were females. Mean age was 70.94±5.76 years. When analyzed in decreasing order of incidence, the first five groups were eczema (20.5%), fungal skin diseases (18%), pruritus (12.8%), erythematous-squamous disease (6.7%), and viral skin diseases (5.4%).

Conclusions:

This study provides important data on the frequency of dermatologic diseases in elderly patients, and also shows variations in the frequency depending on age, gender, and season. We believe that this study will create awareness about the extent and patterns of dermatologic problems in geriatric patients.