Metabolic syndrome in patients with psoriasis: A hospital-based case–control study

Metabolic syndrome in patients with psoriasis: A hospital-based case–control study

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome (MS) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Previous studies indicate a higher prevalence of MS in psoriatic patients. Objectives: Th...

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Main Authors: Narendra Gangaiah, N S Aysha Roshin, Veena Thimmappa, Ragunatha Shivanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Clinical Dermatology Review
Subjects:
body mass index
diabetes mellitus
hypertension
metabolic syndrome
Online Access:http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2018;volume=2;issue=2;spage=64;epage=68;aulast=Gangaiah

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