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KMID : 1149120190160020035
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Journal of the Korean Society for Psoriasis
2019 Volume.16 No. 2 p.35 ~ p.39
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Clinical Study of Psoriasis in the Elderly: A Single Center Experience
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Kim Woo-Il
Bae Kyung-Nam
Kim Hoon-Soo
Ko Hyun-Chang
Kim Moon-Bum
Kim Byung-Soo
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Abstract
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Background: Psoriasis of the elderly is not rare and also has a chronic relapsing course, and affects quality of life. However, there has been a paucity of data regarding the clinical features of psoriasis in the elderly.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical features of psoriasis in the elderly.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records and clinical photos of psoriasis in the elderly (≥65 years) visiting department of dermatology at Pusan National University from January 2014 to December 2017. A total of 83 patients who aged 65 or older with psoriasis were included (elderly group), and we furtherly analyzed clinico-epidemiological, and therapeutic aspects comparing with patients who aged under 65 years (non-elderly group) with psoriasis visiting same period.
Results: The Mean age of the elderly and non-elderly group was 72.8 and 37.7 years old. The ratio of male to female patients was significantly higher in the elderly group (1.63:1, 1:1, respectively). The mean PASI score had no statistical difference between two groups (5.9±4.03, 6.4±5, respectively). Pruritus, obesity, metabolic syndrome and psoriatic arthritis were statistically more frequent in the elderly group. Systemic agents were more frequently prescribed to the elderly group than non-elderly group during the treatment.
Conclusion: This study shows various clinical features of psoriasis in the elderly. Our data would be helpful for dermatologists managing the elderly with psoriasis.
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KEYWORD
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Clinical, Elderly, Features, Psoriasis
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