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Sexual dysfunction in psoriasis: a systematic review.
A Molina-Leyva1, J J Jiménez-Moleón, R Naranjo-Sintes
1Servicio de Dermatología médico-quirúrgica y Venereología, Hospital Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
|November 27, 2014
Summary
Psoriasis patients face a higher risk of sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction. Key risk factors include disease severity, female gender, psoriatic arthritis, and age.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Sexual Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Psoriasis is linked to psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
- Growing research highlights psoriasis's significant impact on sexual function and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence-based recommendations for managing psoriasis and sexual function.
- To integrate new research findings into clinical practice.
- To establish a foundation for future research in this area.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a systematic review of existing studies.
- Focused on research concerning psoriasis and sexual dysfunction.
Main Results:
- Psoriasis patients exhibit an increased risk of sexual dysfunction compared to the general population.
- Erectile dysfunction risk is elevated in individuals with psoriasis.
- Identified risk factors: disease severity, female gender, psoriatic arthritis, and age.
Conclusions:
- Psoriasis significantly increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
- Clinical practice should incorporate findings on psoriasis and sexual health.
- Further research is warranted to address sexual dysfunction in psoriasis patients.
