Dermatoses in geriatric diabetic patients and its association with socioeconomic condition – A cross-sectional observational study in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India

Authors

  • Shayeri Banerjee Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4160-2126
  • Animesh Ghosh Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1151-8599
  • Olympia Rudra Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6181-2940
  • Pranjal Praveen Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1687-4875
  • Biswanath Naskar Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Jinia Saha RMO, Department of Pediatrics, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2710-1082

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i5.50142

Keywords:

Geriatric diabetic patients; Diabetic dermatoses; Socioeconomic condition; Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus can have varied cutaneous manifestations.

Aims and Objectives: This study aims to explore the plethora of dermatoses among the geriatric diabetic population and evaluate their association with the socioeconomic conditions of the patients.

Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study carried out on 300 diabetic patients aged 60 and above in department of dermatology of a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. Data were collected in a pre-designed proforma, and all findings were recorded.

Results: Three hundred diabetic patients aged 60 and above were evaluated; 42% were male, 58% were female. About 61.33% belonged to lower socioeconomic status (SES), 24% to middle, and 14.67% to upper SES. Xerosis (66%) and generalized pruritus (44%) were the most common skin manifestations. Among the infective dermatoses, fungal infections (49.3%) were the most common followed by bacterial (29.3%). There was statistically significant correlation of diabetic dermatoses with SES, female gender, obesity, increased intake of junk food, active smokers for more than 10 years, living singly, sedentary lifestyle, and hypertension.

Conclusion: An in-depth knowledge of diabetic dermatoses in the elderly and the role of SES and demographic parameters accounting for their increased prevalence has not been sufficiently studied among the Indian population. This study will shed some light on the same and bring in awareness among the doctors and policymakers alike to enhance the health-care needs of the elderly.

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2023-05-01

How to Cite

Banerjee, S., Ghosh, A., Rudra, O. ., Praveen, P. ., Naskar, B., & Saha, J. (2023). Dermatoses in geriatric diabetic patients and its association with socioeconomic condition – A cross-sectional observational study in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 14(5), 87–93. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i5.50142

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 5 (2023)

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