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Dr.Chandana

She worked as senior resident at Guntur General Hospital and She got selected for many prestigious fellowships such as Indian Association of Dermatologist Venereologist and Leprologists (IADVL)observership etc.


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Geriatric Dermatology

Skin Clinic with Advanced Experts For Old Aged Group

Geriatric dermatology is the subspecialty of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin disease in older adults. Although skin issues might sometimes appear minor compared with other major diseases frequently seen during this aged group, precise diagnosis and correct management can help reduce the morbidity and can positively influence their life quality.

Because of different senile changes in skin, elderly group are prone to certain dermatological disorders. The most common cutaneous diseases that will be characterized in this article are broadly categorized into inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous infections vascular disorders, and neoplasm&rsquo. Managing these cutaneous diseases in elderly people require particular consideration to their inherent physical and physiological weaknesses and related complicated problems.

The most popular geriatric skin issues are:

 

  • Xeroisis
  • Pruritus
  • Benign lesions and tumors
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Malignant tumors
  • Purpura
  • Alopecia
  • Nail diseases
  • Eczema
  • Rosacea

 

Best skin clinic for old aged people

Chandana Skin Clinic have the Best Geriatric Dermatologists in Guntur with better knowledge of and more attention to dermatological problems in elderly patients, we have a greater chance to help relieve their discomfort, particularly annoying pruritus or pain, and promote their well-being.

Q: What causes flaky skin in elderly?
Q: What is elderly pruritus?

A: Pruritus is defined as an unlikable sensation of the skin that provokes the urge to scratch.  Pruritus is one amongst the most common skin complaints within the elderly. Its occurrence is ever increasing with the hasty growth of the elderly population.