Analysis of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Needs in Elderly Patients with Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Single-Centered Retrospective Study

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder that causes physical, psychological, and social burdens. There is a growing need to better characterize the distinct clinical features and specific treatment needs of elderly patients with psoriasis, which remains an important area for further research to optimize care in this population. Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment preferences of elderly patients with psoriasis vulgaris. Methods: <0.05. Results: <0.05) compared to LOP patients. Conclusion: Elderly patients with psoriasis present a distinct clinical profile characterized by a high prevalence of late-onset disease, a significant comorbidity burden, and differing treatment priorities focused less on cost and recurrence. Despite the increased clinical severity, their perceived quality-of-life impact is lower. Besides, they report higher dissatisfaction linked to unmet needs in itch relief, drug safety, and long-term control. Within the elderly cohort, early-onset patients had more severe disease, stronger familial predisposition, and greater cost-related concerns. The findings highlight the necessity for age-specific, multidimensional management strategies for this population.