People With Psoriasis May Be at Risk for Other Serious Medical Problems

A task force of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board presented a review of recently published research on links between psoriasis and other medical conditions. This research showed that people with more severe psoriasis do have a higher chance of developing other serious medical conditions like:

• Psoriatic arthritis
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Depression
• Obesity

The task force recommends that people with psoriasis should have regular, comprehensive check-ups with their primary care provider and work on lifestyle changes such as losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, and maintaining emotional health.