Psoriasis Journal Scan: September 2019

Psychological and Sexual Consequences of Psoriasis Vulgaris on Patients and Their Partners.

Alariny AF, Farid CI, Elweshahi HM, Abbood SS. J Sex Med. 2019 Sep 18.

In a comparative cross-sectional study that aimed to evaluate the psychopathological and sexual aspects of psoriasis vulgaris in patients and their partners, the sample included 220 psoriasis vulgaris patients (110 males and 110 females), their consenting partners, and 220 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The main outcome measures were frequency of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sexual dysfunction in psoriasis vulgaris patients, partners, and controls; the domains of sexual function affected in the studied groups; and the etiology of erectile dysfunction in affected psoriatic males.

Ceramide- and Keratolytic-containing Body Cleanser and Cream Application in Patients with Psoriasis: Outcomes from a Consumer Usage Study.

Del Rosso JQ. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019 Jul;12(7):18-21

Ceramides are epidermal lipids that play an essential role in stratum corneum function, including maintaining physiologic permeability barrier properties. The role of ceramides in the maintenance and repair of epidermal barrier function is believed to be valuable in the treatment of psoriasis. Normalization of corneocyte desquamation and the incorporation of agents that promote desquamation to reduce hyperkeratosis are also regarded as key factors in psoriasis management. Based on results reported by the study patients, the evaluated ceramide/keratolytic-containing cream and cleanser both yielded a high level of patient acceptance regarding improvement in skin characteristics in patients with psoriasis, including when used as a combination adjunctive regimen.

Split thickness skin graft in active psoriasis in patient with clear cell variant squamous cell carcinoma.

Scupham L, Ingle A. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Sep 16;12(9).

The case report discusses split thickness skin grafting in a patient with active psoriasis. This also reports a case of a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma.

Epicardial Adipose Tissue Inflammation Can Cause the Distinctive Pattern of Cardiovascular Disorders Seen in Psoriasis.

Packer M. Am J Med. 2019 Sep 11.

Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can target adipose tissue; the resulting adipocyte dysfunction is manifest clinically as the metabolic syndrome, which is present in ≈20-40% of patients. Epicardial adipose tissue inflammation is likely responsible for a distinctive pattern of cardiovascular disorders, consisting of: accelerated coronary atherosclerosis leading to myocardial infarction, atrial myopathy leading to atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic stroke, and ventricular myopathy leading to heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction. If cardiovascular inflammation drives these risks, then treatments that focus on blood pressure, lipids and glucose will not ameliorate the burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with psoriasis, especially in those who are young and have severe inflammation. Instead, interventions that alleviate systemic and adipose tissue inflammation may not only minimize the risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, but may also have favorable effects on the severity of psoriasis. Viewed from this perspective, the known link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease is not related to the influence of the individual diagnostic components of the metabolic syndrome.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound can improve referrals from dermatology to rheumatology for patients with psoriasis.

Solmaz D, Bakirci S, Al Onazi A, Al Osaimi N, Fahim S, Aydin SZ. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Sep 10.

Psoriasis affects 1-3% of the population and up to 1/3 of psoriasis patients have underlying psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Non-specific musculoskeletal complaints are even higher, being around 50%. Detecting early signs of PsA and early treatments are crucial to improve the outcomes to prevent progressive, damaging arthritis. Due to the high frequency of non-specific pain in psoriasis, it is not possible for every psoriasis patient with joint pain to be assessed by a rheumato

Psychological and Sexual Consequences of Psoriasis Vulgaris on Patients and Their Partners.

Alariny AF, Farid CI, Elweshahi HM, Abbood SS. J Sex Med. 2019 Sep 18.

In a comparative cross-sectional study that aimed to evaluate the psychopathological and sexual aspects of psoriasis vulgaris in patients and their partners, the sample included 220 psoriasis vulgaris patients (110 males and 110 females), their consenting partners, and 220 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The main outcome measures were frequency of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sexual dysfunction in psoriasis vulgaris patients, partners, and controls; the domains of sexual function affected in the studied groups; and the etiology of erectile dysfunction in affected psoriatic males.

Ceramide- and Keratolytic-containing Body Cleanser and Cream Application in Patients with Psoriasis: Outcomes from a Consumer Usage Study.

Del Rosso JQ. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019 Jul;12(7):18-21

Ceramides are epidermal lipids that play an essential role in stratum corneum function, including maintaining physiologic permeability barrier properties. The role of ceramides in the maintenance and repair of epidermal barrier function is believed to be valuable in the treatment of psoriasis. Normalization of corneocyte desquamation and the incorporation of agents that promote desquamation to reduce hyperkeratosis are also regarded as key factors in psoriasis management. Based on results reported by the study patients, the evaluated ceramide/keratolytic-containing cream and cleanser both yielded a high level of patient acceptance regarding improvement in skin characteristics in patients with psoriasis, including when used as a combination adjunctive regimen.

Split thickness skin graft in active psoriasis in patient with clear cell variant squamous cell carcinoma.

Scupham L, Ingle A. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Sep 16;12(9).

The case report discusses split thickness skin grafting in a patient with active psoriasis. This also reports a case of a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma.

Epicardial Adipose Tissue Inflammation Can Cause the Distinctive Pattern of Cardiovascular Disorders Seen in Psoriasis.

Packer M. Am J Med. 2019 Sep 11.

Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can target adipose tissue; the resulting adipocyte dysfunction is manifest clinically as the metabolic syndrome, which is present in ≈20-40% of patients. Epicardial adipose tissue inflammation is likely responsible for a distinctive pattern of cardiovascular disorders, consisting of: accelerated coronary atherosclerosis leading to myocardial infarction, atrial myopathy leading to atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic stroke, and ventricular myopathy leading to heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction. If cardiovascular inflammation drives these risks, then treatments that focus on blood pressure, lipids and glucose will not ameliorate the burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with psoriasis, especially in those who are young and have severe inflammation. Instead, interventions that alleviate systemic and adipose tissue inflammation may not only minimize the risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, but may also have favorable effects on the severity of psoriasis. Viewed from this perspective, the known link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease is not related to the influence of the individual diagnostic components of the metabolic syndrome.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound can improve referrals from dermatology to rheumatology for patients with psoriasis.

Solmaz D, Bakirci S, Al Onazi A, Al Osaimi N, Fahim S, Aydin SZ. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Sep 10.

Psoriasis affects 1-3% of the population and up to 1/3 of psoriasis patients have underlying psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Non-specific musculoskeletal complaints are even higher, being around 50%. Detecting early signs of PsA and early treatments are crucial to improve the outcomes to prevent progressive, damaging arthritis. Due to the high frequency of non-specific pain in psoriasis, it is not possible for every psoriasis patient with joint pain to be assessed by a rheumato

Psychological and Sexual Consequences of Psoriasis Vulgaris on Patients and Their Partners.

Alariny AF, Farid CI, Elweshahi HM, Abbood SS. J Sex Med. 2019 Sep 18.

In a comparative cross-sectional study that aimed to evaluate the psychopathological and sexual aspects of psoriasis vulgaris in patients and their partners, the sample included 220 psoriasis vulgaris patients (110 males and 110 females), their consenting partners, and 220 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The main outcome measures were frequency of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sexual dysfunction in psoriasis vulgaris patients, partners, and controls; the domains of sexual function affected in the studied groups; and the etiology of erectile dysfunction in affected psoriatic males.

Ceramide- and Keratolytic-containing Body Cleanser and Cream Application in Patients with Psoriasis: Outcomes from a Consumer Usage Study.

Del Rosso JQ. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019 Jul;12(7):18-21

Ceramides are epidermal lipids that play an essential role in stratum corneum function, including maintaining physiologic permeability barrier properties. The role of ceramides in the maintenance and repair of epidermal barrier function is believed to be valuable in the treatment of psoriasis. Normalization of corneocyte desquamation and the incorporation of agents that promote desquamation to reduce hyperkeratosis are also regarded as key factors in psoriasis management. Based on results reported by the study patients, the evaluated ceramide/keratolytic-containing cream and cleanser both yielded a high level of patient acceptance regarding improvement in skin characteristics in patients with psoriasis, including when used as a combination adjunctive regimen.

Split thickness skin graft in active psoriasis in patient with clear cell variant squamous cell carcinoma.

Scupham L, Ingle A. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Sep 16;12(9).

The case report discusses split thickness skin grafting in a patient with active psoriasis. This also reports a case of a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma.

Epicardial Adipose Tissue Inflammation Can Cause the Distinctive Pattern of Cardiovascular Disorders Seen in Psoriasis.

Packer M. Am J Med. 2019 Sep 11.

Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can target adipose tissue; the resulting adipocyte dysfunction is manifest clinically as the metabolic syndrome, which is present in ≈20-40% of patients. Epicardial adipose tissue inflammation is likely responsible for a distinctive pattern of cardiovascular disorders, consisting of: accelerated coronary atherosclerosis leading to myocardial infarction, atrial myopathy leading to atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic stroke, and ventricular myopathy leading to heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction. If cardiovascular inflammation drives these risks, then treatments that focus on blood pressure, lipids and glucose will not ameliorate the burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with psoriasis, especially in those who are young and have severe inflammation. Instead, interventions that alleviate systemic and adipose tissue inflammation may not only minimize the risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, but may also have favorable effects on the severity of psoriasis. Viewed from this perspective, the known link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease is not related to the influence of the individual diagnostic components of the metabolic syndrome.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound can improve referrals from dermatology to rheumatology for patients with psoriasis.

Solmaz D, Bakirci S, Al Onazi A, Al Osaimi N, Fahim S, Aydin SZ. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Sep 10.

Psoriasis affects 1-3% of the population and up to 1/3 of psoriasis patients have underlying psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Non-specific musculoskeletal complaints are even higher, being around 50%. Detecting early signs of PsA and early treatments are crucial to improve the outcomes to prevent progressive, damaging arthritis. Due to the high frequency of non-specific pain in psoriasis, it is not possible for every psoriasis patient with joint pain to be assessed by a rheumato