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2020


Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol


13

Comparative Study of Dermatological Diseases of the Elderly in Relation to the Rest Population.

Authors

Papadopoulos I
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020; 13:173-178.
PMID: 32110081.

Abstract

According to Eurostat, the geriatric population in Greece constitutes almost 21.8% of the total population, with an increasing tendency. Skin diseases of the elderly often originate from internal medicine diseases. The aim of this study was to identify different dermatological conditions among patients over 65 years of age compared to younger patients.