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Comorbidities in psoriasis
Author(s) -
Christophers E
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01773.x
Subject(s) - medicine , psoriasis , psoriatic arthritis , disease , epidemiology , diabetes mellitus , comorbidity , dermatology , metabolic syndrome , inflammatory bowel disease , obesity , arthritis , endocrinology
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease. Epidemiological data demonstrate an association with a number of distinct disorders of the joints (psoriatic arthritis), the intestine (Crohn's disease), and skin (pustular disorders), as well as increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Systemic risk factors include obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes. There is evidence that chronic inflammation may be causative. For dermatologists it has become mandatory to closely monitor psoriasis patients for comorbidities. Early anti‐inflammatory treatment regimens may prove to be preventive.