Severe Xerostomia Induced by Multiple Systemic Diseases in a Patient with Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Case Report and Literature Review
Yessy Novianti,
Wahyu Hidayat,
Desi Rosa
Abstract:Introduction
Psoriasis is a complex autoimmune disease associated with chronic systemic keratinization and inflammation, which can affect the skin, joints, and oral cavity. Xerostomia is a subjective feeling of oral dryness that impairs patient comfort and lowers the quality of life. The aim of this case report is to describe the clinical mechanism of xerostomia in a psoriasis patient with multiple systemic diseases.
Case Report
A 51-year-old inpatient man with psoriasi… Show more
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