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  • 1School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, 404328, Taiwan. wei@mail.cmuh.org.tw.

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Men with psoriasis have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This study found a higher incidence of prostate cancer in psoriasis patients, suggesting a link with systemic inflammation.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease.
  • The association between psoriasis and prostate cancer risk is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between psoriasis and the risk of developing prostate cancer in men.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study using TriNetX network data (2006-2023).
  • Propensity score matching of 127,630 psoriasis patients with 128,309 controls.
  • A 2-year lag period was applied; follow-up up to 6 years.

Main Results:

  • Psoriasis patients had a higher cumulative incidence of prostate cancer (0.974%) compared to controls (0.406%).
  • Psoriasis was significantly associated with an increased relative risk of prostate cancer (HR 2.09; 95% CI, 1.89-2.32).
  • The absolute risk difference was 0.568%.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriasis is linked to an increased relative risk of prostate cancer.
  • Findings suggest a potential role for systemic inflammation in prostate cancer development.
  • Further research is needed to confirm causality and clinical relevance.