Abstract:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 2-3% of worldwide population. Moderate to severe psoriasis is frequently associated with metabolic disorders including diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In particular, the prevalence of diabetes in patients with psoriasis ranges from 5 to 54%. Most of the studies found that the prevalence of diabetes is higher in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis compared to mild disease. The associatio… Show more
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