Study of Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels among Psoriasis Patients and Comparative Group in Tertiary Care Institute
Journal Title: MVP Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
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Background: Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing autoimmune skin disease of unknown etiology, characterised by complex alterations in epidermal growth and differentiation. Oxidative stress is a known risk factor for exacerbation of psoriasis. Serum alkaline phosphatase level is a marker of oxidative stress in body. Aims and Objectives: To study and compare serum alkaline phosphatase levels in cases of psoriasis. Materials and Methods: Serum Alkaline Phosphatase levels were evaluated in 100 cases of psoriasis and controls. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between serum alkaline phosphatase levels among cases and controls. Conclusion: Serum alkaline phosphatase levels, as a marker of oxidative stress is not significantly raised in cases of psoriasis.
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- DOI 10.18311/mvpjms/2018/v5/i2/18268
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