Improved psoriasis with weight loss: the role of behavioural factors

Abstract

Improved psoriasis with weight loss: The role of behavior factors

Online weight-loss coaching for patients with psoriasis: results of a pilot study

“…This may be because both psoriasis and obesity are linked to inflammation . It is also possible that the behavioural changes accompanying weight loss have favourable effects on psoriasis …”

Obesity, Diet, and Inflammation in Psoriasis

“…Though these results are impressive, it should be taken into account that those in the weight loss arm may have been more likely to be compliant with topicals due to higher scrutiny, which may have contributed to the improvement of their psoriatic plaques. 5…”

“…Though these results are impressive, it should be taken into account that those in the weight loss arm may have been more likely to be compliant with topicals due to higher scrutiny, which may have contributed to the improvement of their psoriatic plaques. 5 A lower prevalence and severity of psoriasis is reported in situations of food restriction. A Croatian study examined 82 hospitalized patients with psoriasis who were randomly assigned to either a low energy diet or a hospital food diet.…”