Open AccessSkin Disorders Among Geriatric Population at a Tertiary Care Center in Uttarakhand
Author(s) -
Rashmi Jindal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/17015.7500
Subject(s) - venereology , medicine , dermatology , population , dermatological diseases , scabies , leprosy , pediatrics , environmental health
Ageing results in decline of normal functioning in all organ systems including skin. This predisposes the elderly persons to develop various skin ailments. A thorough knowledge of different diseases prevalent in this population in different geographic regions help the health care providers in better health care policy making.