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Background: Due to recent advancements in health care the average life span had increased from 65 years to 69 years over the past few decades and this had bought to light a range of health challenges in the elderly, particularly in the eld of dermatology. Geriatric patients frequently present with a diverse array of skin diseases, inuenced by physiological changes due to aging. This study seeks to explore the prevalence and risk factors associated with dermatological conditions among this demographic, focusing on the interplay of age and gender in the incidence of these diseases. Methodology: This retrospective analysis was done from the patient records who had attended the dermatology outpatient department between May 2022 and January 2024, focusing on patients aged 60 years and above. The most prevalent dermato Results: logical disorder observed were infectious diseases (23.81%) and age-related skin changes (22.94%), followed by inammatory disorders (15.54%) and papulosquamous disorders (12.12%). The distribution of skin diseases among the elderly our study underscores the n Conclusion: eed for implementing healthcare strategies that do not discriminate by age or gender but rather addresses the specic dermatological needs of this population holistically.
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