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  • Sexual Medicine
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' quality of life, with 25-70% experiencing sexual dysfunction.
  • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction in female psoriasis patients is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in female psoriasis patients.
  • To assess correlations between sexual dysfunction and disease severity, genital involvement, age, and comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective case-control study involving 140 female psoriasis patients and 70 controls.
  • Patients were grouped by Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) scores (mild vs. moderate-severe).
  • The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was administered to all participants.

Main Results:

  • Sexual dysfunction prevalence was higher in moderate-severe psoriasis patients compared to controls.
  • Younger psoriatic women (<46 years) reported lower FSFI scores.
  • Diabetes mellitus and hypertension were associated with sexual dysfunction; genital psoriasis location and smoking were not significant factors.

Conclusions:

  • Sexual dysfunction warrants routine investigation in moderate-severe psoriasis patients.
  • Particular attention should be given to younger women and those with diabetes or hypertension.
  • Addressing sexual dysfunction is vital for improving the quality of life for psoriasis patients.