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Review
. 2014 Apr 17:7:119-32.
doi: 10.2147/CCID.S44843. eCollection 2014.

Psoriasis and comorbidities: links and risks

Catherine Ni  1 , Melvin W Chiu  1
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Review

Psoriasis and comorbidities: links and risks

Catherine Ni et al. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. .

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 2% of the population worldwide. In the past decade, many studies have drawn attention to comorbid conditions in psoriasis. This literature review examines the epidemiological evidence, pathophysiological commonalities, and therapeutic implications for different comorbidities of psoriasis. Cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, anxiety and depression, and inflammatory bowel disease have been found at a higher prevalence in psoriasis patients compared to the general population. Because of the wide range of comorbid conditions associated with psoriasis, comprehensive screening and treatment must be implemented to most effectively manage psoriasis patients.

Keywords: cardiovascular; metabolic syndrome.

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