PSORIASIS AND DIABETES MELLITUS :A STUDY ON THE CO-RELATION BETWEEN PSORIASIS AREA AND SEVERITY INDEX (PASI) AND FASTING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS.
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 10
Abstract
Background :Psoriasis is a multisystem inflammatory disease with predominantly skin and joint involvement. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of Diabetes Mellitus independent of major risk factors in a manner that co-relates with the severity of Psoriasis. The present study is an attempt to study the co-relation between PASI and FBS. Methods : This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Dermatology at a tertiary care centre in South India. Psoriatic patients attending the outpatient department were enrolled in the study and examined after taking informed consent. Results : The most common type of Psoriasis observed was palmoplantar psoriasis, followed by chronic plaque psoriasis. The male: female ratio was 1:1. The PASI score was found to be lower in females compared to males. A significant positive co-relation between PASI and FBS was observed in our study. There was no association between duration of topical steroid therapy and FBS. Conclusion : The most common clinical type of psoriasis observed was palmoplantar psoriasis. There is a significant positive co relation between PASI and FBS. The PASI scores were lower in females compared to males. There was no association between duration of topical steroid therapy and FBS.
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Ms. Neethu Thomas, Dr. Anju Antony
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