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An Observational Study on Facial Hyperpigmentation in Geriatric Patients Attending the Dermatology OPD in a Tertiary Care Centre

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This write up lays out a few commonly encountered pigmented lesions in the geriatric population attending a dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre in India. Hyperpigmented lesions are very commonly seen in the dermatology OPD on a daily basis. This study is an observational study carried out on 100 patients attending the dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre who satisfied the inclusion criteria of age more than 60 years with hyperpigmented lesions over the face. Such lesions can lead to psychosocial impairment as they are easily noticed. A further research with larger sample size and longer study duration can help us understand hyperpigmentation in geriatric population better.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

DOI: 10.21275/sr241029215315

Authors: Roma Jayakrishnan, Sankeerthana M P, Jayakar Thomas

Institution: Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

Language: English

Topic: melanin and skin pigmentation

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404045329