Prevalence of skin diseases in old age.
The prevalence of skin disorders was studied in an elderly population comprising 584 individuals. The mean age was 80 years (range 55-106). The prevalence of pityriasis of the scalp and asteatosis was high, 44.3% and 28.9%, respectively. Psoriasis vulgaris was found in 2.9%, vitiligo in 1.2%, and contact dermatitis in 3.8% of the group.
D000368:Aged; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*