“Until recently, the scientific community didn’t believe that skin could contribute to systemic inflammation and disease. But in the last fi

“It is critical for both patients and doctors to understand the complexity of psoriasis. It is not just a skin disease; it is a serious cond

Researchers have identified an apparent association between increased psoriasis severity and increased Body Mass Index (BMI) scores, suggesting that dermatologists should record the BMI of their psoriasis patients and offer them lifestyle counselling. That’ s according to a paper published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery (Sept. 2015; 19(5):450–456). The authors conducted a systematic literature review as part of a larger collaborative effort from a mixed t