Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Prignano Francesca
Dermatology Clinic,
Piazza Indipendenza, 11, 50129 Firenze
Italy
Research Article
Severity of Psoriasis and Body Mass Index: The Cut off are Overweight Patients rather Than Obese Ones
Author(s): Tripo Lara, Ricceri Federica, Pescitelli Leonardo, Buggiani Gionata and Prignano FrancescaTripo Lara, Ricceri Federica, Pescitelli Leonardo, Buggiani Gionata and Prignano Francesca
Background: Obesity has been found to be associated with an increased risk of psoriasis in general population. However, studies addressing the relationship between obesity and clinical severity of psoriasis are still scarce and confused. Objective: In this study, we investigated the relationship between levels of overweight and the clinical severity of psoriasis in Caucasian patients. Methods: This study involved a total of 300 patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. Their body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in squared metres and was categorized into four groups (BMI<25, normal; 25< BMI >30, overweight; BMI >30, obesity). Disease severity was assessed by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index. Results: The correlation between PASI score and BMI was sta.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000165