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Mutual Influence of Psoriasis and Sport
Paolo Custurone1, Laura Macca1, Lucrezia Bertino1
1Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Abstract:
The link between psoriasis and sport is a controversial issue. The topic has been poorly investigated, and nowadays there are many unsolved questions, dealing with the role of psoriasis in influencing the sporting habits of patients and, vice versa, the impact of sport activity on course, severity and extent of the disease, with particular regard to the indirect benefits on cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome. Moreover, the role of physical activity on patients' quality of life and the potential limitations on physical activity due to joint involvement have not been well elucidated until now. In this narrative review we will try to provide answers to these queries.
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