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Sengupta A, Wagani R. Mindful self-compassion for psychological distress -associated with skin conditions: An online intervention study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 0:1-5. [PMID: 38314971 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_451_2023] [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: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Background Chronic skin conditions are different from internal illnesses since they are often immediately visible to others. Patients feel self-conscious and often go through depression, anxiety, fear of stigma and a substantial psychological, social and economic impact. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to gather information about various strategies and psychosocial interventions that can be used to manage psychological distress associated with skin conditions and avoid it from being neglected amidst other health conditions. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) can be used for this. It is a resource-building mindfulness-based self-compassion training programme that uses a combination of personal development training and psychotherapy designed to enhance one's capacity for self-compassion by cultivating spacious awareness as a basis for compassionate action. Aims This study examined the impact of mindful self-compassion on depression, anxiety, stress, dermatology-specific quality of life, self-esteem and well-being in a sample of 88 adults aged 18-55 years suffering from chronic skin conditions. Methods This study used an experimental waitlist control design. Participants were recruited from two skin clinics using purposive sampling in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pre-test data was collected through self-reported questionnaires on psychological distress, dermatology-specific quality of life, self-esteem and well-being. Participants who were experiencing psychological distress were randomly assigned to either the experimental or waitlist control group. The intervention named 'mindful self-compassion' was delivered through an online platform, twice a week, over a period of 4 weeks. Post-test data was collected later on all variables. Results ANCOVA was utilised where pre-test scores were used as covariates. Differences in pre-test and post-test scores between the intervention group and waitlist control group for depression, anxiety, stress, dermatology-specific quality of life, self-esteem and well-being were analysed. Participants in the intervention group were found to have lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress as compared to the waitlist control group and also had enhanced levels of self-esteem, well-being and dermatological quality of life. These differences were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.001). Limitations The sample reflected heterogenous skin conditions, not a specific skin condition. The study was quantitative in nature, and we could not use any qualitative methods to assess the subjective experience of participants. Due to time constraints, follow-up data could not be gathered from participants to assess long-term effects on participants. Conclusion Mindful self-compassion can be effectively used to manage psychological distress in skin conditions. Dermatologists can become acquainted with basic signs of mental distress and the importance of psychological interventions. By collaborating with mental health professionals, patients can be given holistic treatment.
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- Aparna Sengupta
- Amity University, Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Mumbai - Pune Expressway Bhatan, Somathne, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Amity University, Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Mumbai - Pune Expressway Bhatan, Somathne, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Ruggiero A, Portarapillo A, Megna M, Patruno C, Napolitano M. Management Strategies for Pediatric Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Spotlight on Biologics. Pediatric Health Med Ther 2023; 14:435-451. [PMID: 38024562 PMCID: PMC10656860 DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s389108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Although psoriasis onset has been reported at any ages, in up to one-third of cases, it begins during childhood, with an estimated prevalence of about 2% in pediatric population. The management of moderate-to-severe forms of childhood psoriasis may represent a challenge for dermatologists, especially for parents' concerns about the need of systemic treatments. However, a prompt safe and effective treatment is mandatory in these patients, due to the significative impact that psoriasis may have on their quality of life, with well-known consequences on psychological health of both patients and caregivers. Due to the relatively frequent parents' refusal of systemic treatments, probably due to the fear of eventual adverse events, difficulties of oral or injective route, the management of moderate-to-severe forms still represents a challenge. Herein, we report a narrative review, aiming to resume the systemic treatments for pediatric psoriasis, focusing on the use of biologics and small molecules in the pediatric ages. The most widely used therapeutic strategies today for the pediatric population with moderate-severe psoriasis are traditional systemic therapies, while more innovative drugs such as biologics and small molecules now represent a somewhat unexplored but certainly promising field for unresponsive patients.
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- Angelo Ruggiero
- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80131, Italy
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Kumar A, Bhuyan D, Barua S, Dihingia S, Borgohain L. Psychiatric Morbidities and Their Impact on Quality of Life in Patients With Psoriasis. Cureus 2023; 15:e43394. [PMID: 37706139 PMCID: PMC10495268 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Background Psychiatric morbidities, which are commonly seen in psoriasis patients, are often missed or ignored leading to poor quality of life. A lack of communication between psychiatrists and dermatologists leads to ignorance of psychiatric morbidities in psoriasis patients, which can eventually take a severe form. Therefore, both groups must collaborate to provide high-quality patient care. As there is a dearth of such studies in the North-Eastern part of India, this study aimed to highlight the above-mentioned problem. Aim The aim of this study was to study psychiatric morbidities in patients with psoriasis and to compare quality of life in psoriasis patients with and without psychiatric morbidities. Methods This study was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted in the Dermatology Department, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, India from July 2020 to July 2021. Ninety patients with psoriasis were included in the study and the diagnosis was confirmed by a consultant dermatologist, then the Mini International Neuro-psychiatric Interview Scale (M.I.N.I.; version 5.0) scale was applied to screen psychiatric morbidities. The diagnoses were confirmed using ICD-10 followed by dividing psoriasis patients into two groups, i.e. with and without psychiatric morbidities. After that the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) scale was applied to both groups and the domains of quality of life were compared. Results Our results showed that 61.1% of psoriatic patients had psychiatric morbidities, which is abnormally high compared to other dermatological disorders. The psychological domain of quality of life was the most affected (WHOQOL scale scoring of 38.12±6.67 vs. 48.76±6.21) in both groups of patients (i.e., with and without psychiatric morbidities), and the environmental domain was the least affected (56.67±10.65 vs. 64.67±8.18). Every domain of quality of life had a lower score in patients with psoriasis with psychiatric morbidities as compared to those without (p<0.05). Conclusion Our results of 61.1% psychiatric morbidities in psoriasis patients emphasize the need for psychiatric evaluation in every psoriasis patient. The timely intervention of psychiatric morbidity in psoriasis patients with collaboration of psychiatrists and dermatologists will surely improve the patient's condition to some extent and, thus, their quality of life.
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- Abhishek Kumar
- Psychiatry, Diphu Medical College and Hospital, Diphu, IND
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- Dermatology, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, IND
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- Psychiatry, Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, Nalbari, IND
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Mathur A, Neema S, Sahu R, Radhakrishnan S. Anxiety, depression and harmful use of alcohol in severe chronic plaque psoriasis: A cross-sectional study. Med J Armed Forces India 2023; 79:464-469. [PMID: 37441302 PMCID: PMC10334124 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Psoriasis is a common, chronic T cell-mediated disease characterised by erythematous, scaly plaques. Psoriasis is associated with depression, anxiety, poor quality of life, harmful use of alcohol and suicidal ideation. We performed this study to find out prevalence of psychological morbidity in our patients with severe psoriasis and to know clinical variables associated with higher risk of psychological morbidity. Method This study is a cross-sectional, observational study conducted in a dermatology outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care centre. Study population included patients with severe psoriasis area severity index (PASI>10). Clinical and epidemiological data, Patient health questionnaire-9, Generalised anxiety disorder-7, Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test questionnaires were recorded. Data were analysed using SPSS, version 24. Chi-square test and Spearman's rank correlation test (ρ) were performed, and p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result A total of 140 patients were included in the study and consisted of 67 men and 73 women. The median age was 44 years, median duration of disease was 10 years and median PASI was 13.6. Scoring revealed moderate-to-severe depression in 69 (49.3%) patients, moderate-to-severe anxiety in 40 (28.6%), severe impairment in quality of life in 98 (70%), harmful use of alcohol in 23 (16.4%) and suicidal ideation in 11 (7.8%) patients. Young age, recent onset, higher PASI and facial involvement show significant association with depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. Conclusion Screening for psychological morbidity should be performed in patients with severe psoriasis especially younger patients with recent onset disease. Higher DLQI points to concomitant psychological morbidity and it should be performed in all the patients.
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- Avijit Mathur
- Medical Cadet, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Brig i/c Adm, Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, India
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Timis TL, Beni L, Mocan T, Florian IA, Orasan RI. Biologic Therapies Decrease Disease Severity and Improve Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Psoriasis Patients. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13051219. [PMID: 37240864 DOI: 10.3390/life13051219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic skin disease that is associated with a significant psychological burden. A newer line of therapy is represented by biologic agents. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of biologic therapies in the treatment of psoriasis concerning both disease severity and psychological comorbidity. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a prospective case-control comparison to evaluate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in psoriasis patients and unaffected individuals. All patients were recruited between October 2017 and February 2021. Baseline depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), PASI, and DLQI scores were noted. Then, we evaluated the efficacy of biologic treatment in reducing these scores at 6 months of therapy. Patients were treated with either ixekizumab, secukinumab, guselkumab, certolizumab, ustekinumab, risankizumab, or adalimumab. RESULTS 106 bio-naïve patients with psoriasis and 106 controls without the disease were included in this study. Depression and anxiety were significantly more common among psoriasis patients than in unaffected individuals (p < 0.0001). Female patients presented both depression and anxiety more frequently than men in both case and control groups. Disease severity was significantly associated with worsened depression and anxiety symptoms. Biologic therapy resulted in a significant decrease in all four scores at the 6-month mark for each patient (p < 0.0001). Only an improved PASI correlated significantly with lower depression and anxiety scores (p < 0.005), whereas a decreased DLQI did not (p > 0.955). None of the seven biologic agents used was discovered to be superior. CONCLUSION biologic therapies are effective in decreasing both disease severity and alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms in psoriasis.
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- Teodora-Larisa Timis
- Department of Physiology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Neurosciences, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Neurosciences, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Hepat A, Chakole S, Rannaware A. Psychological Well-Being of Adult Psoriasis Patients: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e37702. [PMID: 37206484 PMCID: PMC10191242 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic systemic inflammatory condition, and psychiatric comorbidities are common in this condition. It is a non-communicable, autoimmune, and incurable disease. Psoriasis causes an adverse effect and is connected with various psychological symptoms like social isolation, guilt, and embarrassment of a patient. They decrease self-esteem because of depression, anxiety, stress, and substance abuse adults. The prevalence rate of adults is gradually increasing. This study uses various scales to evaluate the level of psoriasis. This study aims to evaluate the level of depression, anxiety, stress, and substance abuse among adult psoriasis patients and to identify the factors affecting psoriasis patients. A detailed search was carried out using essential databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and the World Health Organization (WHO) database to search for articles elucidating the same. In total articles, 36 out of 160 are selected. All studies found that psoriasis is at a positive level in that the level of depression and anxiety is moderate to severe, the level of stress is moderate, the level of alcohol abuse is higher, and the level of smoking consumption is ever-increasing. A severe skin condition that impacts the quality of life and psychological health. It has become a public health issue. All the selected articles assessed patients who were highly affected by depression, anxiety, stress, and abuse. They also assessed the various comorbidities related to psoriasis.
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- Ankita Hepat
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Depression and anxiety in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: a cross-sectional study among Polish patients. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2023; 40:35-39. [PMID: 36909902 PMCID: PMC9993216 DOI: 10.5114/ada.2022.119080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent and one of the most debilitating dermatoses. It usually presents with inflamed lesions in apocrine gland-bearing skin areas. There is a limited number of studies on the relationship between HS and depression as well as anxiety. Aim To evaluate the incidence and severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms among Polish patients suffering from HS. Material and methods Consecutive patients (N = 114) with HS were included in the cross-sectional study. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaires were employed to assess depression and anxiety, respectively. The severity of HS was measured with Hurley staging and International Hidradenitis Suppurativa Score System (IHS4). Results Symptoms suggesting depression were found in 47 (41.2%) patients. Anxiety was diagnosed in 46 (40.4%) HS cases. Among HS patients presenting with depressive and anxiety symptoms, most were diagnosed with moderate depression - 21 (44.7%) and mild anxiety - 29 (63.1%). There was no difference in the prevalence of anxiety and depression between both sex groups. A significant correlation (r = 0.197, p = 0.039) between GAD-7 scores and duration of the disease was noted. Conclusions Depression and anxiety are common phenomena among HS subjects. Therefore, physicians should consider mental status in the holistic approach of HS patients.
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Kędra K, Janeczko K, Michalik I, Reich A. Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58101443. [PMID: 36295603 PMCID: PMC9610149 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and objectives: Psoriasis can lead to feelings of stigmatization, hinder social functioning, and impair quality of life. Psoriasis can also affect sexual activity, but there is still little research on this topic. The present study investigated whether and to what extent psoriasis, its severity, location and extent of skin lesions affect sexual dysfunction. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 women and 64 men aged 18 to 73 years hospitalized for psoriasis exacerbations were included in the study. Psoriasis severity, as assessed by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), ranged from 0.2 to 65 points (mean: 17.0 ± 14.9 points). After collecting demographic and clinical data, each subject was asked to complete the Dermatology Life Quality Index, the 11-item Sexual Life Questionnaire and the International Index of Erectile Function (only men). Results: Our study found that more than 90% of the patients surveyed felt at least a slight unattractiveness due to psoriasis. In approximately 80% of the subjects, the skin lesions at least occasionally affected their sex life, and more than 50% at least sometimes avoided sexual contact. The location of psoriasis, particularly in the genital area (p = 0.01), on the face (p = 0.03) and hands (p = 0.05), also had a significant impact on the level of sexual problems. Psoriasis has a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL), and a deterioration in QoL was strongly correlated with sexual dysfunction (r = 0.6, p < 0.001), PASI scores (r = 0.36, p < 0.001), self-assessment of psoriasis severity and location of psoriatic lesions. Conclusions: Psoriasis leads to various limitations, especially in the sphere of sexual life. Patients with psoriasis feel stigmatized, have lowered self-esteem and consequently experience significant sexual problems. Awareness of the co-occurring psychological aspect of psoriasis and the routine use of validated scales in dermatology practice should contribute to the rapid identification of patients with sexual dysfunction.
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- Kamila Kędra
- Students’ Scientific Circle of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Students’ Scientific Circle of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Students’ Scientific Circle of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-17-866-6170
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Behera PR, Palepu S, Sirka CS, Ranjan R, Pradhan S, Singh AK. Psychosocial Distress and Quality of Life Among Patients With a Chronic Skin Disorder at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e29830. [PMID: 36337810 PMCID: PMC9624476 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Background Chronic skin disorder affects the physical and psychological well-being of patients. The impact of psychological burden ranges from low self-esteem and stress to anxiety and depression. Hence, this study was conducted to compare the psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) of patients with a comparative group without any apparent skin disorders. Methods This hospital-based case-control study was done on adult patients (≥18 years) suffering from any chronic skin disorder for three or more months and attending the dermatology out patient department (OPD) of a tertiary care institution of Eastern India. Data was collected from 101 patients and 101 controls (matched for age, gender, and place of residence) after obtaining written informed consent in May and June, 2017. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, anxiety was assessed using the Generalised anxiety disorder-7 scale, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale (WHOQoL-BREF). Prevalence and mean scores were compared using Chi-square test and t-test. Results About half (49.5%) of the cases had clinically significant impairment of their dermatological quality of life. Clinically significant depression and anxiety was found in 45.54% and 41.58% patients respectively. Depression (OR=4.13, 95% CI 2.06-8.45) and anxiety (OR=4.42, CI=2.13-9.51) were significantly higher in cases as compared to the controls. No significant difference was seen in HRQoL scores. Conclusion Screening for anxiety, depression, and QoL should be done for patients of chronic skin disorders attending dermatology OPD so that appropriate psychiatric consultation can be offered to those in need.
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- Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, IND
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- Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, IND
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- Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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Jalenques I, Bourlot F, Martinez E, Pereira B, D'Incan M, Lauron S, Rondepierre F. Prevalence and Odds of Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adults with Psoriasis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysi. Acta Derm Venereol 2022; 102:adv00769. [DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v102.1386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The magnitude of the association between psoriasis and depression has been evaluated, but not that between psoriasis and anxiety. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the prevalence and odds of anxiety disorders and symptoms in patients with psoriasis. Five medical databases (Cochrane Database, EMBASE, PubMed, PsychINFO, ScienceDirect) were searched for relevant literature. A total of 101 eligible articles were identified. Meta-analysis revealed different prevalence rates depending on the type of anxiety disorder: 15% [95% confidence interval [CI] 9–21] for social anxiety disorder, 11% [9–14] for generalized anxiety disorder, and 9% [95% CI 8–10] for unspecified anxiety disorder. There were insufficient studies assessing other anxiety disorders to be able to draw any conclusions on their true prevalence. Meta-analysis also showed a high prevalence of anxiety symptoms (34% [95% CI 32–37]). Case-control studies showed a positive association between psoriasis and unspecified anxiety disorder (odds ratio 1.48 [1.18; 1.85]) and between psoriasis and anxiety symptoms (odds ratio 2.51 [2.02; 3.12]). All meta-analyses revealed an important heterogeneity, which could be explained in each case by methodological factors. The results of this study raise the necessity of screening for the presence of anxiety disorders, as previously recommended for depressive disorders, in patients with psoriasis and, if necessary, to refer such patients for evaluation by a mental health professional and appropriate treatment.
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Long SQ, Fang J, Shu HL, Xia DM, Wang ZQ, Mi WY, Zhang XL, Li CQ. Correlation of catecholamine content and clinical influencing factors in depression among psoriasis patients: a case-control study. Biopsychosoc Med 2022; 16:17. [PMID: 35948962 PMCID: PMC9364537 DOI: 10.1186/s13030-022-00245-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective Our study sought to investigate the clinical influencing factors of psoriasis patients with depression, and analyze whether the content of monoamine neurotransmitters in plasma was correlated with depression incidence among psoriasis patients. Methods Ninety patients with psoriasis and 40 healthy volunteers (aged from18 to 60) were recruited and interviewed with a piloted questionnaire in both groups to obtain relevant information. The catecholamine in plasma from the two groups was analyzed by radioimmunoassay. The data were analyzed by SPSS statistical software. Results The mean Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) and mean Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) scores of the psoriasis patients were higher than the control group. Dopamine content in the plasma was lower (comparing psoriasis patients without depression and the control group, and was negatively correlated with HAMD, AIS, and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores in the psoriasis patients with depression. There was no significant difference in the epinephrine and norepinephrine contents in all groups. PASI scores were positively correlated with HAMD scores in psoriasis patients. The low dopamine content, Dermatology Life Quality Index, and high PASI scores were the risk factors for depression among the psoriasis patients. Conclusion Psoriasis patients have a significantly higher risk of depression than healthy people, and higher PASI scores were linked to a higher incidence of depression. The dopamine levels of patients were influenced by both psoriasis and depression. The risk factors for depression in psoriasis patients are low dopamine levels in the plasma, severe skin lesions, and lower quality of life.
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- Si-Qi Long
- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Qingbaijiang District People's Hospital of Chengdu, No.9 Fenghuang East Fourth Road, Chengdu, 610300, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People's Hospital of Chongzhou, No.318 Yongkang East Road, Chongzhou, 611230, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China
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- Department of psychiatry, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Road, LuZhou, 646000, China.
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INDICATORS OF THE LEVEL OF SUBJECTIVE CONTROL IN MALE PATIENTS WITH MILD OR SEVERE PSORIASIS WITHOUT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SOMATOTYPE AND WITH TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SOMATOTYPE. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-1-79-126-130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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First-in-class topical therapeutic omilancor ameliorates disease severity and inflammation through activation of LANCL2 pathway in psoriasis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19827. [PMID: 34615968 PMCID: PMC8494925 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99349-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Psoriasis (PsO) is a complex immune-mediated disease that afflicts 100 million people. Omilancor is a locally-acting, small molecule that selectively activates the Lanthionine Synthetase C-like 2 (LANCL2) pathway, resulting in immunoregulatory effects at the intersection of immunity and metabolism. Topical omilancor treatment in an imiquimod-induced mouse model of PsO ameliorates disease severity, epidermal hyperplasia and acanthosis. Further, pharmacological activation of LANCL2 results in significant downregulation of proinflammatory markers including local reduction of IL17, and infiltration of proinflammatory cell subsets. These therapeutic effects were further validated in an IL-23 PsO model. This model reported increased preservation of homeostatic skin structure, accompanied by a decreased infiltration of proinflammatory T cell subsets. In CD4+ T cells and Th17 cells, the LANCL2 pathway regulates proinflammatory cytokine production, proliferation and glucose metabolism. Metabolically, the loss of Lancl2 resulted in increased glycolytic rates, lactate production and upregulated enzymatic activity of hexokinase and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Inhibition of LDH activity abrogated the increased proliferation rate in Lancl2-/- CD4+ T cells. Additionally, topical omilancor treatment decreased the metabolic upregulation in keratinocytes, keratinocyte hyperproliferation and expression of inflammatory markers. Omilancor is a promising topical, LANCL2-targeting therapeutic candidate for the treatment of PsO and other dermatology indications.
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Pollo CF, Miot HA, Matos TDDS, de Souza JM, Jorge MFS, Miot LDB, Meneguin S. Prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety in patients with psoriasis. J Clin Nurs 2020; 30:572-580. [PMID: 33258200 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety in patients with psoriasis. BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, autoimmune inflammatory skin disease associated with psychological comorbidities. DESIGN A cross-sectional study conducted between March 2017-December 2018 in a dermatology infirmary and outpatient clinic of a public hospital in the inner State of São Paulo (Brazil). METHODS We used questionnaires with sociodemographic data and clinical history, the HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), DLQI-BRA (Dermatology Life Quality Index) and PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Index). The correlations between variables were explored using multivariate techniques. STROBE checklist was applied as the reporting guideline for this study (File S1). RESULTS A total of 281 participants were included, of which the majority were female 146 (52%), with a mean age of 52.1 years (SD: 13.8), elementary school 154 (55%), married/cohabiting 209 (74%) and with low income 201 (72%). The median (p25-p75) time with the disease was 14 years (7-23). Regarding the quality of life, 31% of respondents reported being little affected by the disease. The prevalence of depression was 19% and that of anxiety was 36%. The multivariate analysis showed that the variables that influenced the anxiety and depression scores were as follows: DLQI-BRA, income, female sex, illness length and age. For the multiple correspondence analysis, the highest levels of anxiety and depression referred to women, middle age, lower income and low PASI. CONCLUSION The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms was low. Female sex, income, age, illness length and quality of life were associated with anxiety and depression scores in patients with psoriasis. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Due to the scarcity of studies in the field of nursing with psoriasis patients, we believe these findings contribute to the reorganisation of the care provided, allowing nurses to timely identify mood disorders such as anxiety and depression and adopt the necessary measures to a service and/or specialised referral.
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Depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms in patients with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2020; 38:510-519. [PMID: 34377136 PMCID: PMC8330873 DOI: 10.5114/ada.2020.98726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Assessment of psychological well-being in psoriasis patients is recommended. However, studies evaluating depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms in Arabic patients with psoriasis are lacking. Aim To quantify levels of psoriasis-related depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms in Arabic patients with psoriasis. Material and methods A cross-sectional survey on patients’ demographics, disease characteristics, and psychological measures using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (7-item stress subscale), and Insomnia Severity Index. The prevalence and scores of depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms were calculated. Multivariate linear regression models were developed to assess patients’ demographics and disease characteristics affecting the psychological measures. Results The analysis included 223 patients. The patients reported mild levels of depressive, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms (median (interquartile range (IQR)) scores: 9 (6–14), 6 (4–11), and 12 (4–18), respectively) and a moderate level of stress symptoms (median (IQR) score: 10 (5–14)). The prevalence of depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms were 47.1%, 32.7%, 59.6%, and 57%, respectively. Multivariate linear regression analyses revealed that for each unit increase in the impact of psoriasis on daily life, there were 5.7 (95% confidence intervals (CI): 3.7–7.8), 3.8 (95% CI: 1.8–5.7), 5.3 (95% CI: 3.1–7.4), and 6.5 (95% CI: 3.7–9.4) units increase in depression, anxiety, and stress, and insomnia scores, respectively. Conclusions The prevalence of depressive, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms in Arabic patients with psoriasis was high. Clinical interventions, screening for psychiatric comorbidities, and consideration of psychotherapy should be implemented in this patient group.
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Founta O, Adamzik K, Tobin AM, Kirby B, Hevey D. Psychological Distress, Alexithymia and Alcohol Misuse in Patients with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2020; 26:200-219. [PMID: 30206746 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-018-9580-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study investigates (a) the prevalence of psychological distress, alexithymia and alcohol misuse in psoriasis patients; and (b) the relationship between psoriasis severity, alexithymia, alcohol and psychological distress in patients with psoriasis. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Outpatients (n = 184) with moderate to severe psoriasis completed a psychological screening battery. Measures included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Penn State Worry Questionnaire, the twenty-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale, the Dermatology Life Quality Index, the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, the Self-Administered Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Demographic, clinical details and information on knowledge of psychosocial issues, alcohol and confidence on coping with distress and talking to others about psoriasis was also gathered. Alexithymia was associated with anxiety, depression and worry; subjective psoriasis severity was associated with worry. Alcohol misuse was related to anxiety and worry, but not to depression. Appropriate identification and treatment of alcohol difficulties and psychological distress of patients with psoriasis is needed.
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- Ourania Founta
- Research Centre for Psychological Health, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Dermatology Department, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Dermatology Department, The Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- Dermatology Department, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.,Charles Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's University Hospital and School of Health Sciences, UCD, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Research Centre for Psychological Health, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Luca M, Musumeci ML, D'Agata E, Micali G. Depression and sleep quality in psoriatic patients: impact of psoriasis severity. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract 2020; 24:102-104. [PMID: 31852324 DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2019.1659372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background: Psoriatic patients often display depression and sleep disturbances. In previous research, we found high rates of depression and poor sleep quality among psoriatic patients, unrelated to psoriasis severity. However, these results referred to a sample mainly composed of patients under remission.Aim: To compared the prevalence of depression and sleep disturbances in patients suffering from mild versus moderate-tosevere plaque psoriasis, also investigating the association between psoriasis severity and psychopathological variables.KeypointsPsoriasis affects the patients' psychophysical health.Depressive symptoms and/or sleep disturbances are frequent among psoriatic patients.This study investigates these issues comparing the sub-populations of mild and moderate-to-severe psoriatic patients, with special attention to the association between sleep and pruritus.In clinical practice, the link between psychopathological disturbances and psoriasis should not be underestimated.
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- Maria Luca
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, A.O.U. Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, A.O.U. Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, A.O.U. Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, A.O.U. Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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Martínez-Ortega JM, Nogueras P, Muñoz-Negro JE, Gutiérrez-Rojas L, González-Domenech P, Gurpegui M. Quality of life, anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with psoriasis: A case-control study. J Psychosom Res 2019; 124:109780. [PMID: 31443809 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare quality of life (QoL), anxiety and depressive symptoms, alcohol consumption and other correlates between patients with psoriasis and controls; and to identify features of psoriasis associated with lower levels of QoL. METHOD Case-control study including 70 subjects with moderate-severe psoriasis and 140 controls without psoriasis. All participants answered the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), with physical and mental component scores of quality of life, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Among subjects with psoriasis, the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were used, respectively, to measure the severity of psoriasis and the impact of psoriasis on the specific quality of life. RESULTS Compared to controls, patients with psoriasis showed higher HADS depression score and alcohol consumption, and lower QoL. Among subjects with psoriasis, multivariate analysis showed: 1) poorer physical QoL was associated with older age, articular lesions and anxious symptoms, whereas poorer mental QoL was associated with younger age, female sex, genital lesions and depressive symptoms; 2) the higher the severity of psoriasis, the lower the level of QoL and the higher the levels of anxious or depressive symptoms; and 3) female sex and articular or genital location of lesions are linked with higher HADS scores. CONCLUSION Higher scores in anxiety and depression and lower QoL is common in psoriasis, especially among women and those with genital or articular lesions. Dermatologists should give special attention to this subgroup of persons with psoriasis in order to prevent future psychopathology.
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- José M Martínez-Ortega
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Dermatology Service, Virgen de la Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, San Cecilio University Hospital and ibs Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, San Cecilio University Hospital and ibs Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Ciuluvica C, Fulcheri M, Amerio P. Expressive Suppression and Negative Affect, Pathways of Emotional Dysregulation in Psoriasis Patients. Front Psychol 2019; 10:1907. [PMID: 31496974 PMCID: PMC6712996 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The main goal of this study was to assess the emotion regulation (ER) mechanisms, such as expressive suppression and cognitive reappraisal, in patients with psoriasis, as compared with healthy persons not afflicted by dermatological diseases. Moreover, the study intended to carry on a multidimensional assessment of emotional mechanisms in persons with psoriasis, highlighting the differences between psoriasis patients and healthy participants, in order to identify the specific patterns of emotion dysregulation (ED) in psoriasis. Another goal of the study was to investigate the predictors of ED among different emotional patterns. We presumed that the maladaptive ER mechanisms are higher in psoriasis patients than in the control group and there are specific dysregulation patterns in psoriasis patients as negative emotions tendency. This cross-sectional study was performed on 192 individuals aged between 35 and 75 years (mean age 59). The sample was divided in two groups: the clinical group including 91 patients with a diagnosis of psoriasis vulgaris and the control group including 101 healthy persons. The results of the present study suggest that psoriasis patients more frequently used emotional suppression - a maladaptive ER mechanism - as well as ED patterns - i.e., impulse control difficulties, and nonacceptance of emotional responses. They also displayed trait tendency to a negative emotional response. In fact, in people with psoriasis, the presence of suppression mechanism and negative affect of trait could predict that 35% of patients will show emotional dysregulated patterns, while living with higher levels of ED. The results of our study are important in the clinical practice, helping clinicians to better understand the emotional vulnerability of people that live with psoriatic disease, and to optimize the disease management and patient care in an interdisciplinary approach.
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- Cristina Ciuluvica
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory (DISPUTer), University G. D'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory (DISPUTer), University G. D'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Clinic of Dermatology, Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University G. D'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Arnone M, Takahashi MDF, Carvalho AVED, Bernardo WM, Bressan AL, Ramos AMC, Terena AC, Souza CDS, Nunes DH, Bortoletto MCDC, Oliveira MDFSPD, Neffá JM, Fieri LC, Azulay-Abulafia L, Felix PAO, Magalhaes RF, Romiti R, Jaime TJ. Diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for plaque psoriasis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology. An Bras Dermatol 2019; 94:76-107. [PMID: 31166402 PMCID: PMC6544036 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.2019940211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects 1.3% of the Brazilian
population. The most common clinical manifestations are erythematous, scaling
lesions that affect both genders and can occur on any anatomical site,
preferentially involving the knees, elbows, scalp and genitals. Besides the
impact on the quality of life, the systemic nature of the disease makes
psoriasis an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, especially in
young patients with severe disease. By an initiative of the Brazilian Society of
Dermatology, dermatologists with renowned clinical experience in the management
of psoriasis were invited to form a work group that, in a partnership with the
Brazilian Medical Association, dedicated themselves to create the Plaque
Psoriasis Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines. The relevant issues for the
diagnosis (evaluation of severity and comorbidities) and treatment of plaque
psoriasis were defined. The issues generated a search strategy in the
Medline-PubMed database up to July 2018. Subsequently, the answers to the
questions of the recommendations were devised, and each reference selected
presented the respective level of recommendation and strength of scientific
evidence. The final recommendations for making up the final text were worded by
the coordinators.
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- Marcelo Arnone
- Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Development of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Service of Dermatology, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Service of Dermatology, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Service of Dermatology, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Dermatology Clinic, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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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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Tian Z, Huang Y, Yue T, Zhou J, Tao L, Han L, Yan K, Huang Q, Zhang Z, Shao C. A Chinese cross-sectional study on depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2018; 24:269-280. [PMID: 30293440 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2018.1529323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Previous studies have reported a higher incidence of depression and anxiety in psoriasis patients compared to the general population, which has important implications for assessment and treatment. In this study, we determined the frequency of depression and anxiety in Chinese patients with psoriasis and its relationship with disease severity and other demographic variables. The study included 208 Chinese patients with psoriasis vulgaris. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) were used to screen for depression and anxiety. The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) was used to assess the severity of psoriasis. Of the 208 patients included in the study, 29 patients (13.9%) were positive for moderate-to-severe depression (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) and 22 patients (10.6%) were positive for anxiety (GAD-7 ≥ 10) symptoms. Both positive stress reactors who perceived stress as an exacerbating factor of psoriasis and moderate-to-severe psoriasis were found to be positive predictors for the presence of moderate-to-severe depression or anxiety symptoms while longer duration and late onset age played a protective role. In the sample of Chinese patients with psoriasis there was a clinically significant prevalence of depression and anxiety. Our study suggests that Chinese psoriasis patients should be screened for psychiatric comorbidities.
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- Zhen Tian
- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- b Department of Rheumatology , Shanghai Guanghua Integrative Medicine Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Dermatology,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- c Department of Psychiatry,Huashan Hospital , Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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Serum concentrations of interleukin 18 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 correlate with depression severity in men with psoriasis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0201589. [PMID: 30092066 PMCID: PMC6084948 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective Psoriasis and depression may have common mechanisms, such as systemic inflammation, dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and vitamin D3 deficiency. Among men with psoriasis, this study examined whether depression severity was associated with serum concentrations of different metabolic and inflammatory markers. Methods The study included 85 men with psoriasis (mean age ± standard deviation [SD], 47 ± 14 years) and 65 men without psoriasis (mean age ± SD, 44 ± 13 years). In both groups, we measured the body mass index; blood pressure; and serum concentrations of lipids, uric acid, lipase, interleukins 6 and 18, cortisol, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. All participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory. Other variables analyzed included psoriasis duration, the Psoriasis Area Severity Index, and the percentage of body surface area affected by psoriatic lesions. Results Compared with controls, patients with psoriasis had significantly greater depression severity, higher body mass indices, and higher serum concentrations of total cholesterol and interleukins 6 and 18; moreover, they had significantly lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations. In patients with psoriasis, depression severity correlated positively with psoriasis duration, the Psoriasis Area Severity Index, the percentage of body surface area affected by psoriatic lesions, and interleukin-18 concentration. In patients with psoriasis, depression severity correlated negatively with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentration, but it did not correlate significantly with the serum concentrations of interleukin 6 and cortisol. Conclusions High concentrations of interleukin 18 and low concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 may be associated with depression severity in men with psoriasis. Thus, further studies should examine whether effective anti-inflammatory treatments or vitamin D3 supplementation can improve depression outcomes in these patients.
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Kwan Z, Bong YB, Tan LL, Lim SX, Yong ASW, Ch'ng CC, Tan MP, Ismail R. Determinants of quality of life and psychological status in adults with psoriasis. Arch Dermatol Res 2018; 310:443-451. [PMID: 29687328 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-018-1832-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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We investigated whether disease severity and clinical manifestations were associated with depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life in adults with psoriasis. Participants were recruited from a dermatology outpatient clinic at a teaching hospital. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, disease severity, presence of arthropathy and head involvement was specifically recorded. Disease severity was assessed using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Quality of life and psychological symptoms were measured using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), respectively. One hundred individuals were recruited. Unadjusted analysis revealed that head involvement was associated with depression [odds ratio (OR) 8.509; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.077-67.231] and anxiety (OR 6.46; 95% CI 1.401-29.858). Severe disease was associated with a poorer quality of life compared to mild disease (OR 3.750; 95% CI 1.330-10.577). Younger age was associated with an increased risk of depression [mean difference (MD) - 8.640; 95% CI - 16.390 to - 0.890], anxiety (MD - 11.553; 95% CI - 18.478 to- 4.628), stress (MD - 11.440; 95% CI - 19.252 to - 3.628) and severely impaired quality of life (MD - 12.338; 95% CI - 19.548 to - 5.127). Following adjustments for age and disease severity, anxiety, stress and depression remained associated with severely impaired quality of life.
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- Zhenli Kwan
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. .,Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Institute of Research Management and Services, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Bahali AG, Onsun N, Su O, Ozkaya DB, Dizman D, Topukcu B, Uysal O. The relationship between pruritus and clinical variables in patients with psoriasis. An Bras Dermatol 2017; 92:470-473. [PMID: 28954093 PMCID: PMC5595591 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 06/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Pruritus is the most commonly occurring subjective symptom of dermatological
disease. Published data on both prevalence and intensity of pruritus in
psoriasis is limited. Objective In this study we aimed to investigate the prevalence of pruritus and its
relation with psoriasis area severity index, body mass index and presence of
systemic disease in patients with psoriasis. Methods We analyzed data of psoriatic patients diagnosed in our psoriasis outpatient
clinic between March 2013 and June 2014 collected retrospectively from
PSR-TR registration system. Results In total, 880 patients were analyzed. Pruritus was more prominent in female
patients. This difference was statistically significant. No significant
associations were found between age of patients, clinical type of disease
and pruritus. The itching was more common in patients with higher body mass
index. Presence of pruritus was correlated significantly with severity of
psoriasis. Five hundred and sixty of 880 patients had no systemic disease.
The presence of pruritus was not related with presence of systemic disease.
Existence of systemic disease with psoriasis has minimal effect on
pruritus. Study Limitations We did not evaluate intensity of pruritus. Conclusions Pruritus is not mentioned within the classical symptoms of psoriasis.
Pruritus in psoriasis is a very unpleasant symptom with great potential to
impair patient's quality of life and may exacerbate psoriasis as a Koebner
phenomenon.
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- Anil Gulsel Bahali
- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University - Istanbul, Turquia
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University - Istanbul, Turquia
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University - Istanbul, Turquia
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University - Istanbul, Turquia
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- Department of Dermatology, Ardahan State Hospital - Ardahan, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Medistate Hospital - Istanbul, Turquia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University - Istanbul, Turquia
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Pietrzak D, Pietrzak A, Krasowska D, Makara-Studzińska M, Madej A, Baranowska M, Borzęcki A. Depressiveness, measured with Beck Depression Inventory, in patients with psoriasis. J Affect Disord 2017; 209:229-234. [PMID: 27930916 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Revised: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify demographic and clinical factors predisposing to depressiveness during the course of psoriasis. METHOD The study included 239 patients with psoriasis (15-76 years, 31.8% of women) and 123 healthy controls (17-74 years, 32.5% of women). Dependent variable in the analysis was Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score. Explanatory variables included: age, sex, marital status, education, occupational activity, body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, history of smoking, average number of smoked cigarettes, skin lesions visible to others, comorbidities, including arterial hypertension and arthritis, number of previous hospitalizations and family history of psoriasis. RESULTS Psoriatics showed higher BDI scores than the controls, and significantly more often presented with depressiveness. Depressiveness correlated with psoriasis, older age, female sex, lack of higher education, occupational inactivity, higher BMI, visible skin lesions, comorbidities, including arterial hypertension and arthritis, greater number of previous hospitalizations and lack of family history of psoriasis. Multivariate analysis showed than independent predictors of any grade depressiveness were psoriasis (OR=2.26, 95%CI: 1.11-4.60, p=0.024), older age (OR=1.03, 95%CI: 1.01-1.05, p=0.005) and female sex (OR=2.73, 95%CI: 1.45-5.12, p=0.002). LIMITATIONS Cross-sectional, non-prospective analysis. Selection bias. CONCLUSIONS Patients with psoriasis, irrespective of its severity and related complications, are at increased risk of depressiveness. The risk of secondary depressiveness is particularly high in psoriatic women and older persons (or individuals diagnosed with psoriasis at younger age). Individuals from this group should be monitored for potential depressive symptoms.
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- Daniel Pietrzak
- Second Department of Anesthesiology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Pediatric Dermatology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Pediatric Dermatology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Fine Arts, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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Younes SF, Bakry OA. Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Role of Serotonin in Pathogenesis of Psoriasis. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:EC05-EC09. [PMID: 27891342 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/22692.8719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by erythaematosquamous papules and plaques. It is known to be associated with stressful and depressive disorders. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory skin disorders. AIM To evaluate the role of serotonin in pathogenesis of psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using standard immunohistochemical techniques, 24 biopsies from patients with chronic plaque psoriasis were examined together with 12 biopsies from age and gender-matched healthy subjects as a control group. RESULTS Both the percentage of positive cells (p=0.018) and H-score values (p=0.015) of serotonin expression were significantly higher in psoriasis compared to normal skin. H score of serotonin expression was significantly higher in cases with totally absent Granular Cell Layer (GCL) as opposed to those with thin/focally absent GCL (p=0.011), and in cases with moderate/strong epidermal inflammation compared to cases with mild inflammation (p=0.035). No significant correlation was detected between H score of cases and age, disease duration or Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score. CONCLUSION Serotonin might play a role in development of psoriasis through its role as a growth factor promoting keratinocyte proliferation, and as mediator of inflammation and stimulant of T cell activation. It recruits T cells to sites of cutaneous inflammation and potentiate macrophage accessory function for T cell activation. Its expression is not related to the disease severity. Future large-scaled research on population of different ethnicities including other disease variants is needed. The use of serotonin receptor antagonists and serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be evaluated on wide-based studies to put the current observation into action.
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- Sheren Fouad Younes
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Menoufia University , Shebeen El Koum, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Andrology & STDs, Menoufia University , Shebeen El Koum, Menoufia, Egypt
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Innamorati M, Quinto RM, Imperatori C, Lora V, Graceffa D, Fabbricatore M, Lester D, Contardi A, Bonifati C. Health-related quality of life and its association with alexithymia and difficulties in emotion regulation in patients with psoriasis. Compr Psychiatry 2016; 70:200-8. [PMID: 27565774 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in psoriasis patients could be negatively affected by medical (e.g., obesity) and psychological (e.g., depression, anxiety, and alexithymia) conditions the presence of which suggests difficulties in understanding and regulating inner states and emotions. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate HRQoL and its association with obesity and difficulties in understanding and regulating inner states and emotions in patients with psoriasis. A second objective was to examine whether the presence of difficulties in understanding and regulating inner states and emotions may mediate the association between psoriasis and poor HRQoL. METHOD One hundred adult outpatients and 97 healthy controls were administered a checklist assessing major socio-demographic variables, and measures of HRQoL, difficulties in emotion regulation, alexithymia, anxiety, depression, and food craving. RESULTS Psoriasis patients (compared to controls) reported more frequently obesity, alexithymia, anxiety, depression and food craving, and reported lower scores on the mental and physical components of HRQoL. A mediation model, with mental health as the dependent variable, indicated significant direct and indirect (through BMI, difficulties in emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, and food craving) effects of psoriasis on the quality of life, so that psoriasis was associated with worse mental health. A second mediation model with physical health as dependent variable indicated only a significant indirect effect (through BMI and depression) of psoriasis on the quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Psoriasis is characterized by poor HRQoL and the presence of difficulties in understanding and regulating inner states and emotions. In patients with psoriasis the possible influence of food craving on abnormal eating habits should be carefully assessed.
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- Marco Innamorati
- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- Center for the Study and Treatment of Psoriasis, San Gallicano Dermatologic Institute, IRCCS, Via Elio Chianesi 53, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Center for the Study and Treatment of Psoriasis, San Gallicano Dermatologic Institute, IRCCS, Via Elio Chianesi 53, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- Center for the Study and Treatment of Psoriasis, San Gallicano Dermatologic Institute, IRCCS, Via Elio Chianesi 53, 00144 Rome, Italy
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Del Rosso JQ, Kircik L. Oral Apremilast for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY 2016; 9:43-48. [PMID: 27878061 PMCID: PMC5110328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This article provides an update on the use of oral apremilast, a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Emphasis is placed on safety evaluations, although efficacy considerations are also addressed. Both two-year and three -year data analyses support the favorable safety profile reported in pivotal trials with this agent. Although effective in many study subjects despite baseline characteristics, higher response rates were noted in those with a baseline psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score <20 and in subjects not previously treated with systemic therapy for psoriasis. Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects are the most common adverse events (AEs) reported, especially during the first few weeks of use; recommendations on management of GI AEs are discussed. Psychological AEs appear to be rare, including with prolonged durations of use, and are not clearly associated with the drug itself as depression and suicidal behaviors are common in individuals with psoriasis. Data reported through up to 182 weeks of exposure to apremilast do not support an association with cardiac AEs, emergence of malignancies, enhanced predilection to develop significant opportunistic infections, or reactivation of occult infection, such as tuberculosis.
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- James Q Del Rosso
- Adjunct Clinical Professor (Dermatology), Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada; Lakes Dermatology and Del Rosso Dermatology Research, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- Adjunct Clinical Professor (Dermatology), Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada; Lakes Dermatology and Del Rosso Dermatology Research, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Martin G, Strober BE, Leonardi CL, Gelfand JM, Blauvelt A, Kavanaugh A, Stein Gold L, Berman B, Rosen T, Stockfleth E. Updates on Psoriasis and Cutaneous Oncology: Proceedings from the 2016 MauiDerm Meeting based on presentations by. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY 2016; 9:S5-S29. [PMID: 27800119 PMCID: PMC5077303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Luca M, Luca A, Musumeci ML, Fiorentini F, Micali G, Calandra C. Psychopathological Variables and Sleep Quality in Psoriatic Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17071184. [PMID: 27455241 PMCID: PMC4964553 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17071184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Revised: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease frequently associated with psychiatric disturbances and sleep disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of depression, interaction anxiety, audience anxiety, and sleep quality in psoriatic patients. One hundred and two psoriatic patients were enrolled and underwent the following questionnaires: Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Interaction Anxiousness Scale (IAS), Audience Anxiousness Scale (AAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The severity of skin lesions was assessed by Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). The presence of a link between clinical variables and with demographic data has been investigated. Psoriasis was linked to depression, interaction and audience anxiety, as well as to poor sleep quality; 37.5% of patients were depressed, 46.1% scored above 37 at the IAS, 47.1% scored above 33 at the AAS. Thirty-nine subjects (38.2%) presented a PSQI ≥ 5. An association between interaction anxiety and lower limbs psoriasis-related erythema as well as between PSQI and head psoriasis-related erythema was found, particularly among male patients. Hence, psoriatic patients should be assessed from a holistic point of view, in order to identify associated disorders that could benefit from targeted treatments.
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- Maria Luca
- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Sofia Street 78, Catania, 95100 Sicily, Italy.
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