Profil Penyakit Kulit pada Pasien Geriatri di Rumah Sakit Prof. Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis Universitas Sumatera Utara Tahun 2019–2023

Abstract

Introduction. Skin diseases in geriatric patients are common health conditions with significant impacts on quality of life. In Indonesia, documentation of skin disease profiles in the elderly population is still limited. Objective. This study aims to identify the profile of skin diseases in geriatric patients at Prof. Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis USU Hospital from 2019 to 2023, including age distribution, gender, diagnoses, chief complaints, and treatments provided. Method. This descriptive study employed a cross-sectional design using medical record data of geriatric patients aged ≥60 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results and Discussion. Out of 516 samples, the majority of patients were aged 60–64 years (36.8%) and predominantly male (56.4%). The most common skin diseases were lichen simplex chronicus in males (20.6%) and senile pruritus in females (27.1%). The most frequent subjective complaint was itching, while macules were the most observed objective sign. Topical corticosteroids and systemic antihistamines were the most frequently administered therapies. Conclusion. Skin diseases in elderly patients at Prof. Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis USU Hospital are predominantly characterized by lichen simplex chronicus and senile pruritus. These findings are expected to provide a basis for improving skin health services for geriatric patients.