Europe PMC

Psoriasis and hypertension (HTN) are known to be closely related. However, at present, no study has systematically examined the epidemiology of this disease pattern on a global scale. We examined six databases from their inception until November 1, 2023 and used the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale to assess the quality of observational studies. Data analysis was conducted in R. Meta-regression, sensitivity, and subgroup analyses were used to evaluate int

Background Although the data on psoriasis epidemiology included in the Global Psoriasis Atlas (GPA) provide valuable information on psoriasis prevalence worldwide, the GPA database is still incomplete. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates of psoriasis and its types in Poland based on the data registered by the National Health Fund (NHF).Methods The study included psoriasis patients registered at least twice in the Polish NHF database betwee

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with multiple comorbidities, including erectile dysfunction (ED). Data on the sexual health of male psoriasis patients in Vietnam are limited. We investigated the prevalence and severity of ED in male psoriasis patients compared with healthy individuals and explored potential associations between ED and psoriasis-related clinical characteristics. This case-control study included 135 male psoriasis patients and 166 healthy individuals ag

Abstract Background Early identification of treatment response is clinically important in psoriasis management, as it may facilitate timely treatment modification and reduce exposure to ineffective therapies. Although early improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) has been associated with long term outcomes for individual therapies, a broadly applicable early PASI threshold across different treatment modalities in real-world practice remains unclear. Objectives To evaluate

Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a global prevalence of 1-5%, however its clinical and demographic profile in Kenya remains underexplored. This article describes the establishment of the Kenyan Psoriasis Registry at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya.Methods 214 subjects were enrolled between October 2024 and August 2025 at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Both healthy controls and patients with psoriasis completed enrollment surveys and phy

Ethnopharmacological relevance Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease characterized by the infiltration of multiple inflammatory cells and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes in the skin. The treatment of psoriasis is primarily based on immunosuppressive drugs; however, their long-term use can lead to various adverse effects. Euphorbia humifusa Willd. (EuH) is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and effects on skin diseases such as psorias

Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with multiple systemic comorbidities and reduced quality of life. Risankizumab, an interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in achieving rapid and sustained skin clearance in moderate-to-severe psoriasis. However, its impact on chronic subclinical inflammation is less understood. Conventional clinical assessments like Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA), and Body Surfa

Moderate to severe psoriasis is often treated with systemic medications, including traditional therapies (eg, methotrexate, cyclosporine) and biologics (eg, TNF inhibitors, IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors). These immunomodulating treatments raise concerns about infection risks, particularly during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. However, literature on systemic therapy and COVID-19 outcomes in the United States is limited. This retrospective cohort study analyzed adults with psoriasis and a primary SARS-CoV-

Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that has been increasingly linked to metabolic imbalances, particularly obesity. Conventional anthropometric indicators such as BMI and waist circumference (WC) may not sufficiently capture body fat distribution or reflect metabolic risk. The body roundness index (BRI), which integrates both height and waist measurements, has emerged as a potentially superior metric, though its relevance to psoriasis risk remains underexplored.Objectiv

Background Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease. Systemic therapy is usually applicable to patients who have failed topical treatment or phototherapy, but the value of early systemic therapy remains unclear.Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of disease duration on the clinical efficacy and patients reported outcomes in moderate to severe psoriasis patients treated with systemic agents.Methods Our research was based on the SPEECH, an observational, prospective,

This study aimed to evaluate the utility of netrin 1, CRP (C-reactive protein), and ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) biomarkers for distinguishing between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and psoriasis. This study included 44 patients with PsA and 44 with psoriasis. CASPAR (-Classification criteria for psoriatic arthritis) was used to classify PsA patients, and the PASI (-Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) was used to determine the degree of psoriatic plaques. Serum netrin 1 levels were measured us

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder with significant individual and societal impacts. Current therapies often lack efficacy, are costly, or cause side effects, necessitating new treatments. This study explores regenerative therapies-exosomes, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), epigallocatechin-3-gallate nanoparticles (EGN), and EGN-loaded exosomes (EGN-Exo)-in regulating psoriasis-related markers (IL-6, IL-4, Bcl-2, Bax, NF-κB, CDC25B). An imiquimod-induced psoriasis model in Wistar rats was used,

Purpose To seek recommendations from a panel of experts in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) on the current management challenges, local practices, and role of interleukin (IL)-17 inhibitors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using evidence from phase III trials as background.Methods Nine rheumatologists who treat PsA in the UAE completed a structured survey and attended a meeting to discuss topics/issues identified in the survey. A literature search was performed to identify phase III randomized trials

No abstract supplied.Weiterlesen

Background Patients' quality of life is greatly impacted by psoriasis, a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin condition that is frequently linked to a number of systemic disorders. Recent research shows that obesity is a major risk factor for psoriasis. Since Relative Fat Mass (RFM), an innovative way to measure obesity, offers a more precise estimate of body fat percentage, this study aims to investigate the connection between RFM and psoriasis and its potential as a disease predictor.Methods Th

Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disease that significantly reduces patients' quality of life. Current treatments have limited efficacy and severe side effects, necessitating the development of new drugs. Notopterygii rhizoma et radix (Qiang Huo, QH), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb commonly studied for psoriasis patterns and treatment, requires further clarifications of its pharmacological mechanism. This study first verified the therapeutic effects of QH on Imiquimo

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting millions of people, with obesity being a common comorbidity. Many studies suggest that obesity may influence the onset and treatment efficacy of psoriasis. Currently, increasing evidence indicates that abdominal obesity is associated with various metabolic diseases, but research on the relationship between abdominal obesity and psoriasis remains limited. This study uses advanced obesity indicators such as the conicity index and body roundness index t

Background Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting millions of people, with obesity being a common comorbidity. Many studies suggest that obesity may influence the onset and treatment efficacy of psoriasis. Currently, increasing evidence indicates that abdominal obesity is associated with various metabolic diseases, but research on the relationship between abdominal obesity and psoriasis remains limited. This study uses advanced obesity indicators such as the conicity index and body roundn

Objectives To explore the extent to which skin severity is reflected in the Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score (PASDAS).Methods Cross-sectional baseline data from the British Society for Rheumatology PsA register (BSR-PsA) and the GRAPPA Composite Exercise (GRACE) dataset was included. The body surface area score (BSA) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were used to assess skin disease activity. BSA was categorized as none (0%), mild (<3%), moderate (3-10%) and severe (>

Background Asthma (AS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prevalent chronic airway disorders with shared inflammatory pathways. Considering the systemic inflammatory nature of psoriasis, this study utilized the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to investigate its potential association with COPD and AS.Methods Data from the 2023 NHIS were analyzed, with participants selected based on specific inclusion criteria. A baseline table was constructed, and multivariate logistic r

Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have demonstrated therapeutic potential, yet the specific mechanisms involved are not fully understood.Objective To investigated the effectiveness of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from MSCs that were genetically modified to overexpress miR-146a, in a mouse model of psoriasis.Methods To enhance miR-146a expression, MSCs were transfected,

Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and juvenile PsA (jPsA) are chronic inflammatory diseases with similar features that differ by age and sequence of symptom onset. PsA and psoriasis (PsO) share comparable pathology across ages, with interleukin (IL)-23 as a key mediator. Prior to the recent US FDA approval of guselkumab for treatment of pediatric plaque PsO and active jPsA, no approved pediatric treatment selectively targeted IL-23 signaling. Guselkumab (a fully human, dual-acting, IL-23p19 s

Background Psoriasis is a systemic disease that brings enormous mental pressure and economic burden to patients and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore factors affecting the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) in patients with psoriasis.Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study used data sourced from the Psoriasis Diagnosis and Treatment Real-world Database, and 8839 patients with psoriasis (recruited between June 24, 2020 and Septemb

No abstract supplied.Weiterlesen

Aim: Having psoriasis and being treated with medication could raise concerns regarding family planning and pregnancy (FPP), and no guidelines are available on healthcare practice and information provision regarding FPP for these patients. This study aims to gain insight in the perspectives of patients with psoriasis on this important subject.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study including adult female and male patients with psoriasis, independent of their treatment type.Results: A total