Risk of moderate to advanced kidney disease in patients with psoriasis: population based cohort study

STUDY QUESTION Is psoriasis a risk factor for chronic kidney disease? SUMMARY ANSWER Moderate to severe psoriasis is associated with chronic kidney disease, independent of traditional risk factors. WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Psoriasis is associated with systemic conditions including diab...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2013-11, Vol.347 (7931), p.14-14
Main Authors: Wan, Joy, Wang, Shuwei, Haynes, Kevin, Denburg, Michelle R, Shin, Daniel B, Gelfand, Joel M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body surface area
Chronic diseases
Cohort studies
Diabetes
Diabetic nephropathies
Disease risk
Epidemiology
Kidney diseases
Predisposing factors
Psoriasis
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Summary:STUDY QUESTION Is psoriasis a risk factor for chronic kidney disease? SUMMARY ANSWER Moderate to severe psoriasis is associated with chronic kidney disease, independent of traditional risk factors. WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Psoriasis is associated with systemic conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its association with renal disease is unclear. Our results suggest that psoriasis affecting 3% or more of body surface area is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis should undergo screening for renal insufficiency, and nephrotoxic drugs should be used with caution in this at risk population.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833