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Skin thickness in psoriasis.

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  • 1City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital, Ireland.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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Psoriasis uninvolved skin thickness is similar to normal skin but varies by sex, age, and skin type. This non-lesional skin thickness may impact adjacent psoriatic plaque development.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Understanding skin properties in non-lesional areas is crucial for psoriasis research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of uninvolved (non-lesional) skin thickness in psoriasis patients.
  • To determine factors influencing uninvolved skin thickness.
  • To explore the relationship between uninvolved skin thickness and psoriatic plaque thickness.

Main Methods:

  • Skin thickness was measured using the Harpenden skin-fold caliper.
  • Data were analyzed based on patient demographics (sex, age) and skin characteristics (skin tone).

Main Results:

  • Uninvolved skin thickness in psoriasis patients did not significantly differ from normal skin.

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  • Skin thickness was thinner in females than males under 65.
  • Skin thickness decreased with age in both sexes.
  • Fairer skin was associated with thinner uninvolved skin.
  • Uninvolved skin thickness appeared to influence adjacent psoriatic plaque thickness.

    • Conclusions:

    • Uninvolved skin thickness in psoriasis is comparable to healthy skin.
    • Factors like sex, age, and skin type influence non-lesional skin thickness.
    • Non-lesional skin characteristics may play a role in the pathogenesis of psoriatic plaques.