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Study of cutaneous manifestations in geriatrics

Background Cutaneous signs and symptoms increases as the age advances. These are physiological as well as pathological changes. They can be due to systemic diseases present in old age.

Methods All the 200 geriatric patients have cutaneous manifestations.

Results Pruritus, eczema, stasis eczema, fungal infections were common. Diabetes was found in large incidence i.e. 27.5%, which show certain skin manifestations like pruritus, skin tag etc.

Conclusions Poor hygiene and systemic medical related senile skin dermatoses are observed. A significant no. of diabetics an emerging disease in India, presented with skin manifestations, which cannot be neglected.