Open AccessAbnormal serum copper and zinc levels in patients with psoriasis: A meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Lei Li,
Juan Su,
Junchen Chen,
Wangqing Chen,
Xiang Chen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/ijd.ijd_475_18
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , zinc , confidence interval , meta analysis , copper , gastroenterology , population , immunology , metallurgy , materials science , environmental health
Copper and zinc are important trace elements involved in the development of psoriasis. However, reports regarding changes in serum copper and zinc levels in patients with psoriasis have been inconsistent.