Diet and Anthropometric Measurements Are Associated With Psoriasis Severity

According to a study published in Healthcare, lower daily vitamin E intake and abdominal obesity are associated with psoriasis severity, and an integrated health care approach should be considered in the management of psoriasis.

Researchers aimed to determine the relationship between disease severity and quality of life in patients with psoriasis and their anthropometric measurements and diet by administering a questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional intake, anthropometric measurements, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores, and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores.

Patients with psoriasis had higher frequencies of single participants, primary school graduates, and housewives. In addition, patients with psoriasis weighed more, had a higher waist-to-hip ratio, and a lower energy intake compared with the healthy individuals. The intake of vitamins, proteins, and minerals was comparable between the 2 groups, but an inverse correlation between daily vitamin E intake and PASI scores was observed. A positive correlation between DLQI and PASI scores was also demonstrated.

“Our study indicated that lower daily vitamin E intake levels were associated with the severity of psoriasis,” concluded the study authors. “In addition to this, abdominal obesity seems to be another risk factor in psoriasis patients, even if they have a normal body mass index,” they added. “An integrated health care approach with dermatologists, family physicians, and dietitians is essential to the management of psoriasis.”

Reference
Atayoglu AT, Çapar AG, Basmisirlioglu E, et al. Investigation of the relationship between the disease severity and quality of life of psoriasis patients and their anthropometric measurements and diets. Healthcare (Basel). Published online November 20, 2022. doi:10.3390/healthcare10112323