Facial psoriasis: comparison of patients with and without facial involvement - 24/08/11
Abstract |
Background |
Facial involvement in psoriasis has received little attention in standard descriptions of the disease because the face has long been thought of as rarely involved. A few reports have suggested that facial involvement might be a sign of severe psoriasis. However, there have been no comparison studies on the severity of psoriasis between patients with and without facial involvement.
Objective |
We sought to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of facial involvement, and to compare the severity of psoriasis between the patients with and without facial psoriasis.
Methods |
A total of 282 consecutive patients with psoriasis seen in our psoriasis clinic between May 2002 and November 2002 were enrolled in this study.
Results |
Facial involvement was a marker of severe psoriasis. The face was often involved for patients with long duration or early onset of disease; with nail or joint involvement; and those requiring more extensive treatments. Patients with facial involvement were found to have more frequent pruritus, positive family history, and history of Koebner response.
Conclusion |
Early recognition of facial psoriasis as a marker of severe disease can contribute to treatment of patients with psoriasis.
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Vol 50 - N° 4
P. 582-584 - avril 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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