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Atas H, Yüksek T, Karakoyunlu AN, Kartal SP, Taş Aygar G. The impact of low-dose methotrexate on erectile dysfunction, sex hormone profile and spermiogram in male patients with psoriasis: a prospective study. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38810266 DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2024.2360736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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PURPOSE Psoriasis, affecting approximately 2% of the world's population, often necessitates systemic treatments, with methotrexate (MTX) as a cornerstone therapy. Despite documented systemic side effects of MTX, concerns about its impact on male reproductive health persist. We aim to investigate low-dose MTX effect on hormonal, cellular and functional ability of male reproductive system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Our prospective study on 40 male psoriasis patients receiving low-dose MTX (<15mg/week) comprehensively investigates its effects on erectile function, sex hormones, and spermiogram parameters. RESULTS After six months of MTX treatment, a significant decline in erectile function (p < 0.001) decreased total testosterone levels (p = 0.03) were observed. No significant reduction in sperm count was noted after six months of MTX treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our study highlights a significant decline in erectile function following low-dose MTX therapy, warranting further investigation into this potential side effect. While reassuring for sperm quantity and quality, the findings emphasise the necessity for larger cohorts and longer follow-up times to validate results and comprehend the complex interactions between MTX and male sexual health.
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- Hatice Atas
- Department of Dermatology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyrenia Dr. Akçiçek State Hospital, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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- Department of Dermatology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Ismail AMA, Hamed DE. Erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome components in obese men with psoriasis: response to a 12-week randomized controlled lifestyle modification program (exercise with diet restriction). Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:523-529. [PMID: 37258850 PMCID: PMC10808673 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03412-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Erectile dysfunction (ED) and metabolic syndrome (MeTS) are highly prevalent in chronic plaque psoriasis (CPP). OBJECTIVE The aim of this lifestyle modification study is to explore the response of MeTS components and ED to a 12-week lifestyle modification program (low-calorie diet and moderate-intensity treadmill walking) in 60 obese men with CPP, mild and moderate ED, and MeTS. THE DESIGN, SETTINGS, PARTICIPANTS, AND INTERVENTION In this lifestyle modification randomized study, a university-based hospital recruitment of 60 obese men with CPP, mild and moderate ED, and MeTS was randomly performed. Men were randomly assigned to the lifestyle modification group (n = 30, received low-calorie diet and moderate-intensity treadmill walking programs) or waitlist group (n = 30). The following outcomes were assessed as follows: body mass index, psoriasis severity (assessed via psoriasis area and severity index), ED (assessed by the five-item internal index of erectile function), and components of MeTS (waist circumference, blood pressure, serum high-density lipoprotein, serum triglycerides, and serum fasting blood glucose). RESULTS Trends of significant improvements in all outcomes were documented in favor of the lifestyle modification group. All outcomes of the waitlist group did not show the same reported significant improvements of the lifestyle modification group. CONCLUSION A 12-week lifestyle modification program as a tool for weight loss in obese men with CPP is a good therapeutic method to improve psoriasis severity and psoriasis-associated ED and MeTS.
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- Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail
- Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorders and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Iocca F, Burlando M, Angelo NL, Ragucci F, Pugi D, Parodi A, Dèttore D, Pozza A. Sexual functioning in patients with psoriasis: the role of body dissatisfaction and cognitive biases toward sexuality. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2024; 50:439-455. [PMID: 38288968 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2024.2302959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Psoriasis is a chronic disease, involving skin and joints, characterized by inflamed lesions. Psoriasis negatively impacts the patients' quality of life due to the physical, emotional, and social burden that accompanies this condition. Also, psoriasis is associated with a number of psychiatric comorbidities, including sexual dysfunctions. The present study investigates the variables associated with sexual functioning in psoriasis patients. One-hundred-three psoriasis patients and 101 matched control subjects took part in the present study. Each participant completed five self-report measures investigating the presence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, body image, quality of life, and sexual experience. Our results show that differences in sexual activity, but not in sexual functioning, emerged between groups. In men with psoriasis, more sexual difficulties were associated with more negative automatic thoughts about sexuality. In women, more sexual difficulties were associated with more negative automatic thoughts; anxiety, depression, and stress; severity of symptoms; comorbid disease; age; quality of life. Our findings expand the current knowledge about sexual functioning in psoriasis and shed light on specific cognitive, psychological, and demographic variables associated with sexual impairment in men and women with psoriasis.
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- Francesco Iocca
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute- DISSAL, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
- UO Clinica Dermatologica, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute- DISSAL, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
- UO Clinica Dermatologica, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
- Psychology Unit, Department of Mental Health, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
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Odetayo AF, Olayaki LA. Omega 3 fatty acid improves sexual and erectile function in BPF-treated rats by upregulating NO/cGMP signaling and steroidogenic enzymes activities. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18060. [PMID: 37872365 PMCID: PMC10593954 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45344-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Bisphenol F (BPF) is an environmental pollutant that has been implicated in sexual dysfunction. Omega 3 fatty acid (O3FA), on the other hand, is an antioxidant with the ability to improve fertility indices. However, no study has explored the possible ameliorative effect of O3FA on BPF-induced sexual dysfunction. Thus, the effect of BPF and/or O3FA on male sexual performance was investigated. Male Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups, corn oil-treated, O3FA low and high dose (100 and 300 mg/kg), BPF-treated, BPF + O3FA low and BPF + O3FA high dose. BPF significantly impaired male sexual competence, evidenced by a reduction in motivation to mate, prolonged mount, intromission and ejaculation latency, and post-ejaculatory index. Furthermore, a reduction in mount, intromission, and ejaculation frequency were observed. Also, BPF caused a decrease in gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, nitric oxide (NO) cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD), 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD), dopamine, and acetylcholine esterase. Furthermore, it was accompanied by a significant increase in prolactin and estrogen and poor pregnancy outcomes. These observed BPF-led alterations were abolished by O3FA administration. This study showed that O3FA ameliorates BPF-induced sexual dysfunction by upregulating NO/cGMP signaling and steroidogenic enzymes activities.
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- Adeyemi Fatai Odetayo
- Physiology Department, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
- Physiology Department, Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Perez-Garcia LF, Dolhain R, Te Winkel B, Carrizales JP, Bramer WM, Vorstenbosch S, van Puijenbroek E, Hazes M, van Doorn MBA. Male Sexual Health and Reproduction in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases: A Systematic Review. Sex Med Rev 2020; 9:423-433. [PMID: 32883623 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Information about the possible effects of cutaneous immune-mediated diseases (cIMDs) on male sexual function and reproduction is scarce. Factors known to impair sexual health and reproduction, such as inflammation, medication use, and hypogonadism, can be present in a significant proportion of male patients with cIMD. OBJECTIVES To systematically review the literature for the influence of paternal cIMD on many aspects of male sexual and reproductive health, such as sexual function, reproductive hormones, fertility, and pregnancy and offspring outcomes. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed. The searches combined keywords regarding male sexual function and fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring's health with a list of cIMDs. RESULTS The majority of the identified studies included patients with psoriasis (22 of 27), and sexual function was the most common outcome of interest (20 of 27). For patients diagnosed with psoriasis, the prevalence of male sexual dysfunction reported in these studies ranged from 34 to 81%. Hypogonadism in patients with psoriasis was reported in 2 of 3 studies. Sperm analysis abnormalities in patients with psoriasis were reported in 3 of 4 studies. No information about the effect of paternal disease on pregnancy and offspring outcomes was identified. CONCLUSIONS Disease activity in psoriasis might play an important role in the development of sexual dysfunction, hypogonadism, and abnormal sperm quality. For the other cIMD included in this review, there is insufficient information regarding male sexual and reproductive health to draw firm conclusions. More research is needed to understand the association between cIMD and impaired male sexual and reproductive health. Perez-Garcia LF, Dolhain R, te Winkel B, et al. Male Sexual Health and Reproduction in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases: A Systematic Review. Sex Med Rev 2021;9:423-433.
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- Luis F Perez-Garcia
- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Hospital Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Medical Library, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands; Research Institute of Pharmacy, PharmacoTherapy, Epidemiology and Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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The psychosocial adaptation of patients with skin disease: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1404. [PMID: 31664970 PMCID: PMC6819547 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7775-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Skin disease is a global public health problem that often has physiological, psychological and social impacts. However, it is not very clear how to adapt to these impacts, especially psychosocial adaptation of patients with skin disease. Methods We searched EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO from 2009 to 2018. The following themes were extracted from the included articles: the concepts, related factors, and interventions for psychosocial adaptation of patients with skin disease. Two reviewers independently screened and analyzed. Results From 2261 initial records, 69 studies were identified and analyzed. The concept of psychosocial adaptation in patients with skin disease was referred to under an assortment of descriptions. The related factors for psychosocial adaptation in patients with skin disease included the following: demographic factors (sex, age, education level, ethnicity, BMI, sleep quality, marital status, exercise amount, family history, the use of topical treatment only, personality and history of smoking); disease-related factors (disease severity, clinical symptoms, localization and duration); psychological factors (anxiety/depression, self-esteem, body image, stigma and suicidal ideation); and social factors (social support, social interaction, sexual life, economic burden and social acceptance). Despite being limited in quantity, several studies have clarified the benefits of adjuvant care in the form of cognitive behavioral training, educational training and self-help programs, all of which have become common methods for dealing with the psychosocial impacts. Conclusions Based on the previous literatures, we constructed a protocol of care model for psychosocial adaptation in patients with skin disease. It not only provided the direction for developing new instruments that could assess psychosocial adaptation statue, but also a basis for helping patients adjust to changes in skin disease.
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Cuenca-Barrales C, Molina-Leyva A. Risk Factors of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dermatology 2019; 236:37-45. [PMID: 31434072 DOI: 10.1159/000501905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has a high impact on quality of life. However, sexual health has scarcely been investigated. OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency of sexual dysfunction (SD) in women and erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with HS and to explore potential risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study using a crowd-sourced online questionnaire spread by the Spanish hidradenitis suppurativa patients' association (ASENDHI). RESULTS In total, 393 participants answered the questionnaire. SD was found in 51% (95% CI 45-57%) of women and ED in 60% (95% CI 49-70%) of men. Factors related to SD were education status, patient's global assessment for disease activity, numeric rating scale for pain and unpleasant odour and the absence of a stable relationship. Factors related to ED were increasing age, the presence of active lesions in the genital area and the number of areas affected by active lesions. CONCLUSIONS There is a high prevalence of SD and ED in HS patients. Being in a stable relationship has been a protective factor of SD in women. The results suggest that sexual impairment in HS patients is due, at least in part, to disease activity, symptoms and active lesions.
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- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic, Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain, .,European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF), Dessau-Roßlau, Germany, .,Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Granada, Granada, Spain,
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García‐Legaz Martínez M, Martínez‐Doménech Á, Hernández‐Bel P, Magdaleno‐Tapial J, Valenzuela‐Oñate C, Pérez‐Pastor G, Sánchez‐Carazo J, Alegre‐de Miquel V, Pérez‐Ferriols A. Successful response of genital psoriasis to ixekizumab: report of six cases. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:e325-e327. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia València Spain
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Dauendorffer JN, Ly S, Beylot-Barry M. Psoriasis and male sexuality. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2019; 146:273-278. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Male sexual dysfunction: A review of literature on its pathological mechanisms, potential risk factors, and herbal drug intervention. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108585. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Wojciechowska-Zdrojowy M, Reid A, Szepietowski JC, Wojciechowski A. Analysis of Sexual Problems in Men With Psoriasis. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2019; 44:737-745. [PMID: 29648989 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2018.1462276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Psoriasis may have a negative impact on many aspects of patient life. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of psoriasis on erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems in men with psoriasis. A total of 76 men aged between 20 and 66 years (mean 43.9 ± 13.2 years) were enrolled. Psoriasis severity assessed according to the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) ranged from 2.0 to 49.8 points (mean 15.1 ± 10.3 points). All patients were asked to complete the International Index of Erectile Function, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Dermatology Life Quality Index. A detailed medical history regarding sexual problems was also collected. Erectile dysfunction was found in 43.8% of patients. The severity of erectile dysfunction negatively correlated with the age of patients (ρ = -0.42; p < 0.01) and depressive symptoms assessed by BDI (ρ = -0.39, p < 0.01). The majority of patients (77.6%) declared that the skin condition at least occasionally negatively influenced their sexual life. Patients with more severe psoriasis more often avoided sexual intercourse (p < 0.01) and felt ashamed in front of their sexual partners (p = 0.04). The vast majority of men (96.1%) felt unattractive during psoriasis exacerbation and felt embarrassed if skin lesions were present on uncovered body regions. More than half avoided social activities and sexual intercourse due to psoriasis. Moreover, 44.7% experienced rejection during their life because of psoriasis. Psoriasis negatively influences mostly emotional aspects of sexual life. Psychological disturbances, severity of the disease, smoking, metabolic syndrome, and other concomitant diseases might influence the presence and progression of erectile dysfunction in psoriatic patients. Dermatologists should be aware of these problems to put more attention on this aspect of psoriasis.
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- b Department of Dermatology , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland
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- a Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology , Wroclaw Medical University , Wroclaw , Poland
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- c Department of Surgical Oncology , Lower Silesian Oncology Center , Wroclaw , Poland
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Zhang Q, Han J, Zhang Y, Li C, Chen P, Zhang J, Zeng K. Study on the psychological health and related risk factors in 245 patients with psoriasis in Inner Mongolia. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2019; 24:769-780. [PMID: 30784297 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2019.1574352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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To investigate the psychological health and related risk factors in patients suffering from psoriasis. A total of 245 inpatients and outpatients with psoriasis were selected from January 2014 to December 2015. Patients with psoriasis were assessed a homemade questionnaire as well as the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Selfrating Anxiety Scale, Self-rating Depression Scale, Trait Coping Style Questionnaire and Social Avoidance and Distress Scale.Differences in sex, age, marital status, type of medical payment, occupation, economic situation, disease severity, and type of psychological state of psoriasis patients were significant, there was no significant difference in psychological health between psoriasis patients with different levels of educational attainment. Scores for anxiety, depression, social avoidance, and social distress were positively correlated with disease severity and negative-coping scores, but a significant negative correlation was observed with scores for social support and positive coping. Stepwise regression analysis of factors influencing psychological health showed that total social support and negative-coping scores could explain 65.2% of the variation. Patients with psoriasis can suffer from anxiety, depression, social distress, and social avoidance. Physicians should pay greater attention to deterioration in mental health of psoriasis patients.
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- Qiang Zhang
- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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- a Department of Dermatology , Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University , Guangdong , China
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Kurizky PS, Martins GA, Carneiro JN, Gomes CM, da Mota LMH. Evaluation of the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in female patients with psoriasis. An Bras Dermatol 2019; 93:801-806. [PMID: 30484522 PMCID: PMC6256218 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20183071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients. OBJECTIVES To determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis. METHODS This case-control study included women aged 18-69 years. The validated Brazilian Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to all participants to assess sexual function and QoL, respectively. Patients with psoriasis underwent clinical evaluation for the presence of comorbidities, especially psoriatic arthritis and other rheumatic manifestations. Location of lesions and the extent of skin involvement were also assessed. RESULTS The sample consisted of 150 women, 75 with diagnosis of psoriasis and 75 healthy controls. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was high in women with psoriasis (58.6% of the sample). Prevalence was statistically higher in women with psoriasis than in controls (P = 0.014). The SF-36 domain scores were also lower in women with psoriasis, with role limitations due to physical health, limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health being the most affected domains. STUDY LIMITATIONS Sample size was calculated to evaluate the association between the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and psoriasis, but it did not include the determination of the possible causes of this dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS QoL and sexual function were altered in women with psoriasis and should be taken into consideration when assessing disease severity.
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- Patricia Shu Kurizky
- Dermatology Service, Hospital das Forças Armadas,
Brasília (DF), Brazil
- Dermatology Service, Hospital Universitário de
Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília (DF),
Brazil
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- Psoriasis Outpatient Clinic, Hospital Universitário de
Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília (DF),
Brazil
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- Initial Rheumatoid Arthritis Outpatient Clinic, Hospital
Universitário de Brasília, Universidade de Brasília,
Brasília (DF), Brazil
- Graduate Studies Program in Medical Sciences, Universidade de
Brasília, Brasília (DF), Brazil
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Molina-Leyva A, Salvador-Rodriguez L, Martinez-Lopez A, Ruiz-Carrascosa JC, Arias-Santiago S. Association Between Psoriasis and Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction in Epidemiologic Studies. JAMA Dermatol 2019; 155:98-106. [DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.3442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs, Granada, Spain
- Departamento de Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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Duarte GV, Calmon H, Radel G, de Fátima Paim de Oliveira M. Psoriasis and sexual dysfunction: links, risks, and management challenges. PSORIASIS (AUCKLAND, N.Z.) 2018; 8:93-99. [PMID: 30574453 PMCID: PMC6292237 DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s159916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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According to the WHO, sexual health is not merely the absence of disease. Sexual dysfunction may be present in 40.8% of psoriasis patients, furthermore, 68% prevalence was found in Brazilian women with psoriasis. The moderate prevalence of psoriatic lesions in the genital area (35%-42%) does not explain the alarming prevalence of sexual dysfunction. Other factors, such as anxiety, depression, and also psoriasis treatment may contribute to its development. Likewise, atherosclerosis of the pelvic vasculature is involved in the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction. Risk factors for erectile dysfunction tend to be confused with the comorbidities seen in psoriasis patients. We also highlight that it may serve as a marker of cardiovascular risk.
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- Gleison V Duarte
- Department of Dermatology, Instituto Bahiano de Imunoterapias (IBIS), Bahia, Brazil,
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High prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men with psoriasis: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Impot Res 2018; 31:74-84. [DOI: 10.1038/s41443-018-0093-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Amanat M, Salehi M, Rezaei N. Neurological and psychiatric disorders in psoriasis. Rev Neurosci 2018; 29:805-813. [PMID: 29509545 DOI: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Psoriasis used to be known as a skin disorder; however, it can now be considered as a systemic disease with the involvement of multiple organs. Neurological and psychiatric disorders are some of the associated problems that can be observed in patients with psoriasis. Stroke, multiple sclerosis, seizure, migraine, restless leg syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myasthenia gravis are the reported neurological diseases, while depression, bipolar mood disorder, anxiety, psychosis, cognitive impairment, personality disorders, sexual disorders, sleep disturbance, and eating disorders are the recognized psychiatric presentations in patients with psoriasis. Herein, the neurological and psychiatric disorders of psoriasis are described.
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- Man Amanat
- NeuroImmunology Research Association (NIRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 14194, Iran.,Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417755331, Iran
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- NeuroImmunology Research Association (NIRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 14194, Iran.,Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417755331, Iran
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- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib St, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran 14194, Iran.,Department of Immunology and Biology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14155-6447, Iran.,Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Boston, MA 1419733151, USA
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Larsabal M, Ly S, Sbidian E, Moyal‐Barracco M, Dauendorffer J, Dupin N, Richard M, Chosidow O, Beylot‐Barry M, Abdo I, Acquitter M, Breteque Mignot MA, Amici J, Archier E, Aubin F, Barthelemy H, Baubion E, Beneton N, Bolac C, Bouilly D, Bourseau‐Quetier C, Brenaut E, Buzenet C, Camus M, Celerier P, Chabbert C, Chamaillard M, Charles S, Darrigade A, Delarue M, Depaire F, Devaux S, Do‐Pham G, Duval‐Modeste A, Fabre F, Fauconneau A, Fite C, Fleuret C, Girard C, Grande S, Guillet S, Hacard F, Hegazy S, Hosteing S, Jacquin M, Jegou M, Joly P, Jouary T, Julien D, Kemula M, Kostrzewa E, Lacour J, Legrain V, Livideanu C, Lu D, Maccari F, Magne F, Martin C, Meunier L, Misery L, Parier J, Pelletier F, Perrussel M, Petit‐Fauconneau A, Peyrot I, Plantin P, Pruvost‐Balland C, Regnier E, Reynier‐Rezzi J, Salzes C, Seneschal J, Shollhammer M, Souteyrand A, Staumont D, Toulemonde A, Vanhaecke C, Vedie A, Versapuech J, Vigan M, Viguier M, Villani A. GENIPSO: a French prospective study assessing instantaneous prevalence, clinical features and impact on quality of life of genital psoriasis among patients consulting for psoriasis. Br J Dermatol 2018; 180:647-656. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- M. Larsabal
- Department of Dermatology Bordeaux University Hospital Bordeaux University Bordeaux France
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- Department of Dermatology Bordeaux University Hospital Bordeaux University Bordeaux France
- Vulvology Study Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
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- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Department of Dermatology Henri‐Mondor Hospital, Public Assistance – Paris Hospitals (AP‐HP) CréteilFrance
- Virus,Immunity and Cancer University‐Hospital Complex (DHU VIC) EA 7379 Epidemiology in Dermatology and Evaluation of Treatments (EpiDermE) Paris‐Est University Créteil (UPEC) CréteilFrance
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- Vulvology Study Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Department of Dermatology Cochin Tarnier Hospital Paris Descartes University ParisFrance
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- Vulvology Study Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Department of Dermatology Saint‐Louis Hospital Paris France
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- Department of Dermatology Cochin Tarnier Hospital Paris Descartes University ParisFrance
- Dermatological Infectiology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
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- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Department of Dermatology Timone Hospital, Public Assistance–Marseille Hospitals Aix‐Marseille University UMR 911, INSERM CRO2, “Centre de recherche en oncologie biologique et oncopharmacologie” Marseille France
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- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
- Department of Dermatology Henri‐Mondor Hospital, Public Assistance – Paris Hospitals (AP‐HP) CréteilFrance
- Virus,Immunity and Cancer University‐Hospital Complex (DHU VIC) EA 7379 Epidemiology in Dermatology and Evaluation of Treatments (EpiDermE) Paris‐Est University Créteil (UPEC) CréteilFrance
- Dermatological Infectiology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
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- Department of Dermatology Bordeaux University Hospital Bordeaux University Bordeaux France
- Psoriasis Research Group of the French Society for Dermatology Maison de la Dermatologie Malherbes Paris France
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Eltaweel AEAI, Mustafa AI, El-Shimi OS, Algaod FA. Sex hormones, erectile dysfunction, and psoriasis; a bad friendship! Int J Dermatol 2018; 57:1481-1484. [PMID: 30105747 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sex hormones may play a major role in psoriasis pathogenesis due to their biological and immunological effects on skin. Psoriasis also has a significant impact on patients' sexual function and thus their quality of life. AIM In the present study, we investigated serum sex hormones and erectile function in male psoriasis patients compared with healthy controls and correlated these findings with various disease parameters. METHODS Serum total testosterone and estradiol were measured by an ELISA technique in 50 male patients with psoriasis and 30 healthy controls. The erectile function of all subjects was assessed by the international index of erectile function version-5. RESULTS Patients with psoriasis showed a significant lower serum level of total testosterone, higher level of estradiol, and impaired erectile function relative to healthy controls. CONCLUSION The detected hormonal disturbance in male psoriasis patients may be a cause of the associated erectile dysfunction beside the known effect of chronic systemic disease on patients' erectile function.
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- Abd El Aziz I Eltaweel
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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Liu Q, Zhang Y, Wang J, Li S, Cheng Y, Guo J, Tang Y, Zeng H, Zhu Z. Erectile Dysfunction and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2018; 15:1073-1082. [PMID: 29960891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some studies have reported that exposure to depression increases the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), whereas others have observed no association. Moreover, additional studies have reported that exposure to ED increases the risk of depression. AIM To identify and quantitatively synthesize all studies evaluating the association between ED and depression and to explore factors that may explain differences in the observed association. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched Medline, Ovid Embase, and the Cochrane Library through October 2017 for studies that had evaluated the association between ED and depression. Studies were included in accordance with Patient Population or Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Setting (PICOS) inclusion criteria. OUTCOMES The odds ratio (OR) was regarded as the effect size, and the heterogeneity across studies was assessed using the I2 statistic. RESULTS We identified 49 eligible publications. The pooled OR for studies evaluating depression exposure and risk of ED was 1.39 (95% CI: 1.35-1.42; n = 46 publications with 48 studies). Although we observed large heterogeneity (I2 = 93.6%), subgroup analysis indicated that it may have been as a result of variations in study design, comorbidities, ED assessment, depression assessment, the source of the original effect size, etc. No significant publication bias was observed (P = .315), and the overall effect size did not change by excluding any single study. The pooled OR for studies evaluating ED exposure and risk of depression was 2.92 (95% CI: 2.37-3.60; n = 5 publications with 6 studies). No significant heterogeneity (P < .257, I2 = 23.5%) or publication bias (P = .260) was observed. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Patients reporting ED should be routinely screened for depression, whereas patients presenting with symptoms of depression should be routinely assessed for ED. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS There are several strengths to this study. First, evaluations of the association between ED and depression are timely and relevant for clinicians, policymakers, and patients. Second, we intentionally conducted 2 meta-analyses on the association, allowing us to include all potentially relevant studies. However, our study also possesses some limitations. First, the OR is a measure of association that only reveals whether an association is present. Thus, this study was unable to determine the direction of causality between ED and depression. Second, the high heterogeneity among studies makes it difficult to generalize the conclusions. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates an association between depression and ED. Policymakers, clinicians and patients should attend to the association between depression and ED. Liu Q, Zhang Y, Wang J, et al. Erectile dysfunction and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sex Med 2018;15:1073-1082.
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- Qian Liu
- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Department of Nosocomial Infection Management, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Wu T, Duan X, Chen S, Chen X, Yu R, Yu X. Association Between Psoriasis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2018; 15:839-847. [PMID: 29735408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.04.630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have shown a relationship between psoriasis and erectile dysfunction (ED), but a meta-analysis of the data has not been performed. AIM To conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis of existing evidence to quantify and compare the risk of ED with psoriasis. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane databases, and Google Scholar. We calculated pooled odds ratios (OR), standardized mean difference (SMD), and 95% CI. OUTCOMES Outcome measures included characteristics of included studies, association between psoriasis and ED risk, and association for adjusted-for-covariates studies between psoriasis and ED risk. RESULTS In total, 9 studies with 36,242 psoriasis patients and 1,657,711 controls (participants without psoriasis) met inclusion criteria and showed that there was statistically significant association between psoriasis and ED risk (OR 1.35; 95% CI 1.29-1.41; P < .00001; I2 = 44%). A significant association for adjusted-for-covariates studies between psoriasis and ED risk was also observed (OR 1.22; 95% CI 1.08-1.37; P = .002; I2 = 43.8%). It revealed the International Index of Erectile Function-5 score was statistically significantly lower in the psoriasis group than controls (SMD -3.09; 95% CI -4.81 to -1.37; P = .0004; I2 = 77%). A subgroup analysis was performed to potentially explain heterogeneity. It examined the main potential sources of inter-study variance including variance sample sizes and different assessment tools for ED. CLINICAL TRANSLATION The risk of ED in psoriasis patients should also be assessed by physicians. CONCLUSIONS This study is a well-designed and comprehensive meta-analysis to examine the relationship between psoriasis and risk of ED. However, the included studies are mostly cross-sectional or have small sample cohorts, which could bring bias and heterogeneity into the analysis. Our findings support the hypothesis that psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of ED. Furthermore, additional prospective cohort studies are needed to elucidate these relationships and to advance knowledge in this field. Wu T, Duan X, Chen S, et al. Association Between Psoriasis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Meta-analysis. J Sex Med 2018;15:839-847.
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- Tao Wu
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Molecular Pharmacology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, People's Republic of China.
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Meeuwis KAP, Potts Bleakman A, van de Kerkhof PCM, Dutronc Y, Henneges C, Kornberg LJ, Menter A. Prevalence of genital psoriasis in patients with psoriasis. J DERMATOL TREAT 2018; 29:754-760. [PMID: 29565190 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2018.1453125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic lesions in the genital area (GenPs) can cause considerable physical and emotional distress. To increase physician awareness, we estimated the GenPs prevalence among patients with psoriasis. METHODS An English language literature search was performed. Articles reporting GenPs prevalence met the search criteria and were included. Because GenPs is rarely reported in demographics of prospective clinical trials, GenPs prevalence and baseline demographics of patients with and without GenPs in two prospective randomized phase 3b trials (NCT02561806 and NCT02634801) involving patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis are reported. RESULTS Overall, 600 references were screened. Eighteen articles met the search criteria. Patient populations were highly heterogeneous across articles. Broadly, the presence of GenPs was either physician-reported (physical examinations) or patient-reported (questionnaires). In the literature, GenPs prevalence at the time of reporting ranged from 7% to 42% and the prevalence of GenPs at any time during the course of psoriasis ranged from 33% to 63%. In the two prospective clinical trials, the prevalence of GenPs at the time of enrollment was 35-42%. CONCLUSION A substantial proportion of patients experience genital lesions at some time during the course of psoriasis. Increased awareness of GenPs prevalence may drive improved assessment and treatment.
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- Kim A P Meeuwis
- a Department of Dermatology , Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center , Nijmegen , Netherlands
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- a Department of Dermatology , Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center , Nijmegen , Netherlands
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- f Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA
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Cather JC, Ryan C, Meeuwis K, Potts Bleakman AJ, Naegeli AN, Edson-Heredia E, Poon JL, Jones C, Wallace AN, Guenther L, Fretzin S. Patients' Perspectives on the Impact of Genital Psoriasis: A Qualitative Study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2017; 7:447-461. [PMID: 29076000 PMCID: PMC5698203 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-017-0204-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Plaque psoriasis is a chronic skin disease where genital involvement is relatively common. Yet health care providers do not routinely evaluate psoriasis patients for genital involvement and patients do not readily initiate discussion of it. Methods A qualitative study of 20 US patients with dermatologist-confirmed genital psoriasis (GenPs) and self-reported moderate-to-severe GenPs at screening was conducted to identify key GenPs symptoms and their impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Results Patients had a mean age of 45 years, 55% were female, and patients had high rates of current/recent moderate-to-severe overall (65%) and genital (70%) psoriasis. Patients reported the following GenPs symptoms: genital itch (100%), discomfort (100%), redness (95%), stinging/burning (95%), pain (85%), and scaling (75%). Genital itching (40%) and stinging/burning (40%) were the most bothersome symptoms. Impacts on sexual health included impaired sexual experience during sexual activity (80%), worsening of symptoms after sexual activity (80%), decreased frequency of sexual activity (80%), avoidance of sexual relationships (75%), and reduced sexual desire (55%). Negative effects on sexual experience encompassed physical effects such as mechanical friction, cracking, and pain as well as psychosocial effects such as embarrassment and feeling stigmatized. Males reported a higher burden of symptoms and sexual impacts. Other HRQoL impacts were on mood/emotion (95%), physical activities (70%), daily activities (60%), and relationships with friends and family (45%). These impacts significantly affected daily activities. Physical activities were affected by symptoms and flares, and increased sweat and friction worsened symptoms. Patients reported daily practices to control outcomes. Conclusion The high level of reported symptoms and sexual and nonsexual impacts reflects the potential burden of moderate-to-severe GenPs. GenPs can impact many facets of HRQoL and providers should evaluate their patients for the presence of genital psoriasis and its impact on their quality of life. Funding Eli Lilly and Company. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s13555-017-0204-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. Background Psoriasis is a skin disease that can cause itchy, raised red patches of skin. Currently, psoriasis cannot be cured but medicines can make the patches smaller or go away completely. The patches can occur anywhere on the body. Sometimes people get them in their genital area. However, people are sensitive about this area and may not tell their doctor. Their doctor may not look or ask either. What We Did We interviewed 20 men and women who had moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis. We asked about their health-related quality of life, including their sex life. What We Learned All 20 people said they had symptoms of itching and discomfort in their genital area. Most people also had symptoms of redness, stinging or burning, pain, and scaling (flaky skin). Most people said symptoms affected their sex life. Sexual activity was less comfortable. People had sexual activity less often. Physical reasons, such as pain, bothered some people. Emotional reasons, such as being embarrassed, bothered other people more. People said the genital psoriasis affected how they felt. For example, it made them stressed, angry, or sad. Genital psoriasis made physical activities such as walking and running more uncomfortable for many people, especially when symptoms “acted up.” Sweating a lot, wearing tight underwear, or working a long day could make symptoms worse too. About half the people spent less time with their family and friends because of their symptoms. People also did things to try to reduce their symptoms. Some people wore loose clothes or soaked in a bathtub every night or after sex. Other people carried cream (to stop the itch) with them all the time. Conclusion Other people may not experience what these 20 people did. However, having genital psoriasis can significantly impact someone’s life. Patients and doctors should talk about it. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s13555-017-0204-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Departments of Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Lilly Research Laboratory, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Lilly Research Laboratory, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- The Guenther Dermatology Research Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Guenther L, Warren RB, Cather JC, Sofen H, Poulin Y, Lebwohl M, Terui T, Potts Bleakman A, Zhu B, Burge R, Reich K, van de Kerkhof P. Impact of ixekizumab treatment on skin-related personal relationship difficulties in moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients: 12-week results from two Phase 3 trials. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 31:1867-1875. [PMID: 28573743 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis symptoms may decrease quality of life for patients. Skin-related personal relationship difficulties in psoriasis patients are common, under-reported and poorly understood. OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of ixekizumab (IXE) treatment on skin-related personal relationship difficulties in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. METHODS Pooled data (N = 2570) on skin-related relationship problems were obtained from two large phase 3 trials (UNCOVER-2 and UNCOVER-3) in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis randomized to subcutaneous placebo (PBO, N = 361), etanercept (ETN; 50 mg twice weekly, N = 740), or 80 mg IXE as one injection every 4 (IXEQ4W, N = 733) or 2 weeks (IXEQ2W, N = 736) for 12 weeks, following a 160-mg initial dose. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Personal Relationships Domain (PRD) (Items 8 and 9) was used to assess how much the skin caused any personal relationship difficulties at weeks 0, 2, 4 and 12. Improvement was compared for IXE vs PBO and ETN using logistic models. Factors associated with improvement were assessed using multiple linear regressions. DLQI Item 9, assessing sexual difficulties, was also analysed separately. RESULTS PRD scores (mean ± standard deviation) at baseline were similar across all treatment groups (PBO: 1.8 ± 1.9; ETN: 1.7 ± 1.8; IXEQ4W: 1.6 ± 1.8; IXEQ2W: 1.7 ± 1.8). Treatment with IXE rapidly and significantly improved the mean PRD score compared to PBO and ETN (P < 0.001 at all time points). Baseline PRD score was the strongest negative predictor of improvement. IXE enabled significantly more patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis to reduce their skin-related sexual difficulties at Week 12 compared to PBO (P < 0.001) or ETN (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Ixekizumab improves patient-reported skin-related PRD difficulties in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
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- The Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal Foundation Hospital, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Modern Research Associates, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Dermatology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Centre de Recherche Dermatologique du Québec Métropolitain, Quebec, Canada.,Laval University, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Dermatological Science, Department of Dermatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Dermatologikum Hamburg and SCIderm Research Institute, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Doumas M, Katsiki N, Papademetriou V. Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease: Two Sides of the Same Coin? Angiology 2017; 69:5-9. [PMID: 28401789 DOI: 10.1177/0003319717702303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Michael Doumas
- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.,2 VAMC and George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.,3 VAMC and Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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eo. [Not Available]. MMW Fortschr Med 2016; 158:9. [PMID: 28924909 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-016-8344-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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