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There is a higher prevalence of obesity in patients with psoriasis. Studies have shown that psoriasis patients may gain weight after the onset of psoriasis. Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg discusses the mechanisms of psoriasis that can lead to obesity. He also provides tips on how to evaluate the patient for comorbidities associated with obesity. Although there is no evidence that certain foods make psoriasis worse or better, recommending a healthy diet is important. Dr. Weinberg also discusses the impact of obesity on the efficacy of psoriasis treatments, such as the biologics.
The psoriasis audiocast series is created in collaboration with Cutis® and the National Psoriasis Foundation®.
Suggested Reading
Bremmer S, Van Voorhees AS, Hsu S, et al; for the National Psoriasis Foundation. Obesity and psoriasis: from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010;63:1058-1069.
There is a higher prevalence of obesity in patients with psoriasis. Studies have shown that psoriasis patients may gain weight after the onset of psoriasis. Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg discusses the mechanisms of psoriasis that can lead to obesity. He also provides tips on how to evaluate the patient for comorbidities associated with obesity. Although there is no evidence that certain foods make psoriasis worse or better, recommending a healthy diet is important. Dr. Weinberg also discusses the impact of obesity on the efficacy of psoriasis treatments, such as the biologics.
The psoriasis audiocast series is created in collaboration with Cutis® and the National Psoriasis Foundation®.
There is a higher prevalence of obesity in patients with psoriasis. Studies have shown that psoriasis patients may gain weight after the onset of psoriasis. Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg discusses the mechanisms of psoriasis that can lead to obesity. He also provides tips on how to evaluate the patient for comorbidities associated with obesity. Although there is no evidence that certain foods make psoriasis worse or better, recommending a healthy diet is important. Dr. Weinberg also discusses the impact of obesity on the efficacy of psoriasis treatments, such as the biologics.
The psoriasis audiocast series is created in collaboration with Cutis® and the National Psoriasis Foundation®.
Suggested Reading
Bremmer S, Van Voorhees AS, Hsu S, et al; for the National Psoriasis Foundation. Obesity and psoriasis: from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010;63:1058-1069.
Suggested Reading
Bremmer S, Van Voorhees AS, Hsu S, et al; for the National Psoriasis Foundation. Obesity and psoriasis: from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010;63:1058-1069.
