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Common Approach to Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Patients With Psoriasis: Consensus-Based
J M Carrascosa1, E Vilarrasa2, I Belinchón3
1Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. IGTP Badalona, Barcelona, España.
Abstract:
Recent years have seen concerted efforts to understand the relation between psoriasis and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Not only is MALFD diagnosed more often in patients with psoriasis, but its clinical course is also more aggressive. A common approach is therefore needed to enable early detection of liver disease coincident with psoriasis. Especially important is an analysis of risks and benefits of potentially hepatotoxic treatments. This consensus paper presents the recommendations of a group of experts in dermatology and hepatology regarding screening for MALFD as well as criteria for monitoring patients and referring them to hepatologists when liver disease is suspected.
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