March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Wrinkles, dry skin, and hair changes are common in elderly skin, while infections and eczema are also prevalent.
Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
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October 2020 in “Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” Elderly people, especially with chronic conditions, are more at risk of severe COVID-19 complications and need preventive care and social support.
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June 2015 in “Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology” Most elderly patients in Benghazi have skin diseases, mainly fungal infections.