Clinical and epidemiologic features of psoriasis patients in an Egyptian medical center

Abstract

Background: Identification of epidemiologic and phenotypic variations of psoriasis among different ethnic groups can further our understanding of this perplexing disease, aiming at better management of patients worldwide. Objective: To provide a descriptive analysis of psoriasis patients registered at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit Disease Registry. Methods: This retrospective single-center registry study included patient records between November 2015 and November 2018 (2534 patients). Sociodemographic and phenotypic data were analyzed. Results: The mean age of the registered patients was 39.3 years and 56.3% were men. Stress was the main precipitating factor (48.3%), whereas the most common symptom reported was itching (82.4%). The median body mass index was 27.5, and the median percentage of body surface area involved was 10.0. The mean Psoriasis Area Severity Index score was 8.7, and the mean Psoriasis Disability Index score was 13.0. Both parameters correlated positively, and both showed significantly higher means in smokers. Limitations: Despite that the study was performed at a highly specialized tertiary care center with a high flow of patients, this was still a single-center registry. Conclusions: This work shows that the characteristics of Egyptian patients with psoriasis are comparable to those of other studied ethnic groups, with minor differences.

Effect of Individualized Guidance on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices of Psoriasis Patients

“…Table (1) presents that the mean age of the psoriasis patients in the study and control group were 44±8.6 and 42± 7.9…”

“…Questionnaire. It was developed by researchers in Arabic language after reviewing recent related literature and research studies (14,1,15) , it included four parts:…”

“…Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that is equally prevalent in men and women, affecting 1%-3% of the population worldwide as well as affects approximately 7.4 million adults in the United States. It is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal (1) . This makes the skin build up into uncomfortable red patches covered with white scales.…”

How does COVID‐19 impact psoriasis practice, prescription patterns, and healthcare delivery for psoriasis patients? A cross‐sectional survey study

“…In general, the dermatology practice was negatively affected by the COVID‐19 with a reduction in visits and the quality of care 12 . In Egypt, the number of patients attending the dermatology outpatient clinic was markedly reduced in the public and private sectors during the lockdown, 3 taking into account that psoriasis may represent 1.3% of patients attending the dermatology outpatients in the country 22 …”

“…12 In Egypt, the number of patients attending the dermatology outpatient clinic was markedly reduced in the public and private sectors during the lockdown, 3 taking into account that psoriasis may represent 1.3% of patients attending the dermatology outpatients in the country. 22 During this pandemic, teledermatology was a safe alternative to face-to-face visits. 3,23 In this survey, 60% of dermatologists used some sort of teledermatology in place of face-to-face visits to follow-up their patients with photographs (store and forward) and phone calls significantly more frequently than video consultations.…”