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Update on nutrition and psoriasis

J H Prystowsky1, A Orologa, S Taylor

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032.

International Journal of Dermatology
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Severe psoriasis can cause nutrient deficiencies, particularly in protein and folate. Nutritional support may help psoriasis patients achieve remission by addressing these common abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Severe psoriasis is linked to nutrient depletion, including protein, folate, and iron.
  • Accelerated skin cell turnover (hyperproliferation) and shedding (desquamation) in psoriasis contribute to nutrient loss.
  • Nutritional support is proposed as a complementary therapy to aid psoriasis remission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of nutritional abnormalities in hospitalized psoriasis patients.
  • To investigate protein status and anemia as key indicators of nutritional compromise.
  • To evaluate the impact of psoriasis on patient nutritional status.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of nutritional status in 50 hospitalized psoriasis patients.
  • Review of patient chart records and interpretation of laboratory data.
  • Focus on protein levels and indicators of anemia (mean corpuscular volume, hematocrit).

Main Results:

  • 18% of patients exhibited decreased total protein.
  • 16% of patients showed decreased serum albumin levels.
  • Significant indicators of anemia were observed: 38% had elevated mean corpuscular volume and 39% had decreased hematocrit.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread psoriasis increases the risk of minor nutritional abnormalities in protein and folate status.
  • These findings are significant even when considering confounding factors like medications and coexisting diseases.
  • The study supports the role of nutritional assessment and intervention in managing psoriasis patients.

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