Exploring the link between cadmium and psoriasis in a nationally representative sample

Abstract Psoriasis, a skin inflammatory disease, originates from dysregulated interactions of the immune system. Cadmium, an environment pollutant, increases the levels of inflammation markers and influences the immune system. To clarify the relationship between cadmium and psoriasis, 5,927 particip...

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Main Authors: Fang-Yih Liaw, Wei-Liang Chen, Tung-Wei Kao, Yaw-Wen Chang, Ching-Fu Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-01827-9