Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

COMORBIDITIES IN PSORIASIS

Dr. Pravina Kathad, Dr. Manish Pahadia

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Objective: Comorbidities in psoriasis Background: Psoriasis is a very commonly encountered disorder by a dermatologist, nearly affecting 1 to 3% of population, worldwide. It is a chronic disfiguring disease influencing patient’s physical and psychosocial life significantly. Aim –Our study was performed to explore the link between psoriasis and the comorbidities associated with it. Materials and methods: A total of 273 patients were studied from june 2010 to sept. 2012 between the age group from 1–80yrs. Complete physical examination and BP monitoring was done in all patients. Investigations were done which include CBC, ESR, Urine R&M, LFT, RFT, RBS, lipid profile, ASO titer, RA factor, CRP, S. Protein, biopsy, X–ray chest, X–ray joints and USG abdomen. Conclusion: All patients with psoriasis should be monitored for associated co morbid conditions and knowledge of which can help us to reach new standards of care.

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COMORBIDITIES IN PSORIASIS, Dr. Pravina Kathad, Dr.Manish Pahadia INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-4 | April-2019

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