A clinical study of skin changes in geriatric population.

Wrinkling was seen in 191 (95.5%) of cases. Most of the wrinkling was in the form of glyphic wrinkles on sun-exposed areas viz. face, neck, forearms and dorsa of hands. Generalized pruritus was present in 37 patients (18.5%) and psoriasis in 25 (12.5%). Fungal infection was the most common infection (70, 35%), followed by viral infections (10, 5%), pyodermas (4, 2%) and leprosy (3, 1.5%). Macular amyloidosis was the most common pigmentary disorder (7, 3.5%) and dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) the most common skin tumor (149, 74.5%). Greying of hair was present in 196 patients (98%), androgenetic alopecia in 142 (71%), vertical ridging of nails in 145 (72.5%), lusterless nails in 128 (64%) and onychomycosis in 24 (12%) patients [Table 1]. Other miscellaneous conditions are summarized in Table 2. There were no cases of malignancy.