The prevalence of skin diseases in elderly and senile patients was analyzed basing on the consultation rate records. Allergic and itching dermatoses (dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, urticaria, skin itching, prurigo) rank first in this patient population; their share in the total incidence of skin diseases has made up 49.4%. These data call for thorough studies of this group of dermatoses in elderly and senile patients.