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Prevalence of psoriasis in patients with alcoholic liver disease.

dc.contributor.authorTobin, A M
dc.contributor.authorHiggins, E M
dc.contributor.authorNorris, S
dc.contributor.authorKirby, B
dc.date.accessioned2012-02-01T10:49:32Z
dc.date.available2012-02-01T10:49:32Z
dc.date.issued2012-02-01T10:49:32Z
dc.identifier.citationClin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Aug;34(6):698-701. Epub 2009 Apr 27.en_GB
dc.identifier.issn1365-2230 (Electronic)en_GB
dc.identifier.issn0307-6938 (Linking)en_GB
dc.identifier.pmid19438541en_GB
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03140.xen_GB
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10147/207900
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Excessive alcohol use has been implicated as a risk factor in the development of psoriasis, particularly in men. Despite this, little is known of the incidence or prevalence of psoriasis in patients who misuse alcohol. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of psoriasis in patients with alcoholic liver disease. METHODS: In total, 100 patients with proven alcoholic liver disease were surveyed for a history of psoriasis and a full skin examination was performed if relevant. RESULTS: Of the 100 patients, 15 reported a history of psoriasis and another 8 had evidence of current activity, suggesting a prevalence (past or present) of 15% in this group of patients. CONCLUSION: It would appear that the prevalence of psoriasis in patients who misuse alcohol is much higher than the 1-3% variously quoted in the general population.
dc.language.isoengen_GB
dc.subject.meshAdulten_GB
dc.subject.meshAgeden_GB
dc.subject.meshAged, 80 and overen_GB
dc.subject.meshAlcohol Drinking/adverse effectsen_GB
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_GB
dc.subject.meshHumansen_GB
dc.subject.meshLiver Diseases, Alcoholic/*epidemiologyen_GB
dc.subject.meshMaleen_GB
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_GB
dc.subject.meshPrevalenceen_GB
dc.subject.meshPsoriasis/*epidemiologyen_GB
dc.subject.meshQuestionnairesen_GB
dc.subject.meshTime Factorsen_GB
dc.titlePrevalence of psoriasis in patients with alcoholic liver disease.en_GB
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Dermatology, Adelaide and Meath Hospital Incorporating the National, Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland.en_GB
dc.identifier.journalClinical and experimental dermatologyen_GB
dc.description.provinceLeinster
html.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Excessive alcohol use has been implicated as a risk factor in the development of psoriasis, particularly in men. Despite this, little is known of the incidence or prevalence of psoriasis in patients who misuse alcohol. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of psoriasis in patients with alcoholic liver disease. METHODS: In total, 100 patients with proven alcoholic liver disease were surveyed for a history of psoriasis and a full skin examination was performed if relevant. RESULTS: Of the 100 patients, 15 reported a history of psoriasis and another 8 had evidence of current activity, suggesting a prevalence (past or present) of 15% in this group of patients. CONCLUSION: It would appear that the prevalence of psoriasis in patients who misuse alcohol is much higher than the 1-3% variously quoted in the general population.


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