Factors Associated With Dermatoporosis

Dermatoporosis is a chronic syndrome of skin insufficiency or fragility. It is characterized by cutaneous atrophy, senile purpura and stellate pseudoscars. Dermatoporosis prevalence is 37% in ≥65 years. The objective was to determine factors associated with this diagnosis in \>60 years old patients of the outpatient clinic in the Hospital Central "Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto " San Luis Potosí, México. An observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was performed. Patients \>60 years old were selected. A clinical history, clinical examination, and application of a validated diagnostic self-questionnaire were performed.