Children With Psoriasis Have an Increased Risk for Obesity "regardless of psoriasis severity"

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Children With Psoriasis Have an Increased Risk for Obesity

by Suzanne Boothby

The Gist

A study of children in nine countries demonstrates that those with psoriasis have an increased risk for gaining weight or becoming obese, regardless of psoriasis severity.

Scientists have found a link with adults in previous studies, but now children are at risk as well.

Psoriasis is both physically and psychologically taxing, as it causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin creating itchy, dry, red patches that can be painful.

“Adults with psoriasis have an increased risk of obesity, myocardial infarction, stroke, and diabetes mellitus,” the study authors wrote. “Recent studies also suggest the association of psoriasis with obesity in children.”