Tag: Psoriasis
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence, Incidence of Psoriasis
In addition, global burden of suffering related to psoriasis increased, with increases in YLDs, DALYs
Psoriasis Tied to Higher Alzheimer Disease Risk
Among psoriasis patients, those on systemic treatment had lower risk for Alzheimer disease
Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications
Differences seen for both clinical and psychosocial characteristics
Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Cancer
Increased risk particularly seen with keratinocyte cancer and lymphomas
Several Drugs Have Similar Efficacy for Plaque Psoriasis
Findings based on meta-analysis of data for short- and long-term efficacy from 60 clinical trials
Biologics Tied to Greater Reduction in Pediatric Psoriasis
However, methotrexate remains an effective treatment for pediatric psoriasis
Prenatal Tobacco Exposure May Raise Risk for Pediatric Psoriasis
Exposure-response relationship observed for increasing quantities of cigarettes smoked daily
Familial Psoriasis May Not Be Tied to Obesity
Patients with familial psoriasis were younger, had a lower BMI at diagnosis versus nonfamilial psoriasis
Inflammation Linked to Thyroid Dysfunction in Psoriasis Patients
Patients with thyroid dysfunction and psoriasis have higher serum C-reactive protein levels
Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis
Association between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome differs by sex
