Introduction. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder linked to metabolic syndrome (MetS) components, including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.
The objective of the study was to investigate the association between psoriasis and MetS in a Western Algerian population.
Material and methods. Data were collected from 119 patient records at Sidi Bel Abbes University Hospital, Algeria, including demographic and clinical parameters.
Results. The results revealed a heterogeneity of psoriasis subtypes within the studied population. Erythrodermic psoriasis was the most prevalent subtype (48.7%), followed by psoriasis vulgaris (31.9%), pustular (14.3%), and guttate (3.4%). The patients presented significantly elevated blood glucose, systolic blood pressure, and serum lipids, though low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels showed no significant differences. Psoriasis subtype distribution did not differ between patients with and without MetS. Therapy patterns were also comparable between groups.
Conclusions. The dual burden of psoriasis and MetS highlights the need for targeted therapies addressing both systemic inflammation and metabolic imbalances.
Keywords: comorbidities, association, inflammatory syndrome.
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Meriem R. ZAHZEH AIT KACI
Address: Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Djillali Liabes University, PO. Box N°89, Sidi Bel Abbes 22000, Algeria
Email: rabia.zahzeh@univ-sba.dz; Phone 00213549878405
