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Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

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The data indicated that the occurrence of psoriasis varied according to age and geographic region, being more frequent in countries more distant from the equator and trends in incidence over time.
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This article is published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology.The article was published on 2013-02-01 and is currently open access. It has received 1878 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Incidence (epidemiology) & Risankizumab.

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Psoriasis Pathogenesis and Treatment.

TL;DR: The role of genetics, associated epigenetic mechanisms, and the interaction of the skin flora in the pathophysiology of psoriasis is described, which includes a comprehensive review of well-established widely available therapies and novel targeted drugs.
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Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment of Psoriasis: A Review

TL;DR: Therapeutic advancements for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis include biologics that inhibit TNF-α, p40IL-12/23, IL-17, and p19IL-23, as well as an oral phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor.
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Psoriasis prevalence among adults in the United States

TL;DR: In the United States, psoriasis remains a common, immune-mediated disease, affecting 7.4 million adults, and its prevalence has remained stable since the mid-2000s.
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Obesity in autoimmune diseases: not a passive bystander.

TL;DR: Obesity appears to be a major environmental factor contributing to the onset and progression of autoimmune diseases.
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The Potential of Plant Phenolics in Prevention and Therapy of Skin Disorders

TL;DR: This paper reviews the latest reports on the potential therapy of skin disorders through treatment with phenolic compounds, considering mostly a single specific compound or a combination of compounds in a plant extract.
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Pathogenesis and clinical features of psoriasis.

TL;DR: Comorbidities of psoriasis are attracting interest, and include impairment of quality of life and associated depressive illness, cardiovascular disease, and a seronegative arthritis known as psoriatic arthritis.
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Psoriasis causes as much disability as other major medical diseases.

TL;DR: Different aspects of psoriasis are related to the different dimensions of HRQL supporting the need for multidimensional treatment models, similar to that of other major medical diseases.
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Psoriasis of early and late onset: Characterization of two types of psoriasis vulgaris

TL;DR: Nonpustular psoriasis shows two distinct forms, one of which is hereditary, with early onset, and the other is sporadic and occurs in older age, which shows a strong tendency to become generalized.
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Psoriasis--epidemiology and clinical spectrum.

TL;DR: The prevalence of psoriasis is a lack of specific data, with the majority of studies reporting estimates only, which contrasts with other T‐cell mediated autoimmune diseases where the number of those affected is rising.
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Psoriasis Is Common, Carries a Substantial Burden Even When Not Extensive, and Is Associated with Widespread Treatment Dissatisfaction

TL;DR: The impact of psoriasis on quality of life has been studied in select patient populations as discussed by the authors, showing that approximately 4.5 million adults have been diagnosed with the disease and more than 1.1 million expressed substantial dissatisfaction with their treatment.
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