Dermatosis Senile

Senile dermatosis is an age-related skin pathology that occurs in older people, regardless of gender and place of residence. Unfortunately, this disease has no cure, however, it can significantly worsen the quality of life. It is worth understanding that according to statistics, only 1 in 40 people does not suffer from this disease.

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Dermatosis senile is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself with various symptoms such as dryness, flaking, itching, redness, ulcers and blisters. It occurs as a result of age-related skin changes and is one of the most common skin diseases in older people.

People of all ages suffer from dermatosis

The most common cause (90-95% of cases) of athlete's foot is the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. interdigitale and Epidermophiton spp. It is very rare to develop yeast mania Cryptococcus neoformans, which is a relatively rare cause of illness in people over 60 years of age. Epidermomycosis of large folds, feet, and toes occurs most often. The nail plates are less often affected, and smooth skin is least often affected.

Diagnosis If symptoms are detected, you should consult a dermatologist. To confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a microscopic examination of hair, skin scales or nails, and also culture the affected area of ​​skin for fungal flora. Fungal skin lesions in older people often have a chronic course and recur.