Association between obesity and pediatric psoriasis

Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Sep;35(5):e304-e305. doi: 10.1111/pde.13539. Epub 2018 Jul 19.

Abstract

Obese children are at higher risk of developing psoriasis, and obesity severity is correlated with psoriasis severity. The relationship between obesity and pediatric psoriasis was explored in a well-defined population. Obesity and psoriasis coexist at diagnosis, but it is likely that obesity commonly precedes psoriasis in children.

Keywords: children; obesity; psoriasis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Body Mass Index
  • Child
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Pediatric Obesity / complications*
  • Pediatric Obesity / epidemiology
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors