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Iron absorption and loss in psoriasis.

B Keszthelyi, A M Kiss, A Tóth

    Acta Medica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Iron absorption in psoriasis patients was studied using 59Fe. While overall absorption was similar to controls, 8 cases showed low absorption, and iron loss was significantly higher in psoriatics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Hematology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
    • Iron deficiency is a common concern in various health conditions.
    • Understanding iron metabolism in psoriasis is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate iron absorption and loss in patients with psoriasis.
    • To determine if altered iron kinetics contribute to iron deficiency in psoriatic individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized radioactive iron (59Fe) absorption studies.
    • Measured 59Fe elimination to assess iron loss rates.
    • Compared psoriatic patients with a normal control group.

    Main Results:

    • Mean 59Fe absorption in psoriatics was comparable to the normal group.
    • A subset of 8 psoriatic patients exhibited pathologically low iron absorption.
    • Significantly higher iron loss was observed in psoriatic patients compared to normal men.

    Conclusions:

    • Psoriasis patients may experience increased iron loss.
    • While not universal, some psoriatic individuals present with impaired iron absorption.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the clinical implications of altered iron kinetics in psoriasis.

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