Dietary Behaviors in Psoriasis: Patient-Reported Outcomes from a U.S. National Survey

Introduction Psoriasis patients demonstrate high interest in the role of diet on their skin condition. However, data are lacking to describe dietary interventions among psoriasis patients and associated outcomes. This study aims to identify common dietary habits, interventions and perceptions among...

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Published in:Dermatology and therapy 2017-06, Vol.7 (2), p.227-242
Main Authors: Afifi, Ladan, Danesh, Melissa J., Lee, Kristina M., Beroukhim, Kevin, Farahnik, Benjamin, Ahn, Richard S., Yan, Di, Singh, Rasnik K., Nakamura, Mio, Koo, John, Liao, Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Behavior
Chronically ill
Dermatology
Diet
Food and nutrition
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Original Research
Patients
Pharmaceutical industry
Plastic Surgery
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Quality of Life Research
Surveys
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Summary:Introduction Psoriasis patients demonstrate high interest in the role of diet on their skin condition. However, data are lacking to describe dietary interventions among psoriasis patients and associated outcomes. This study aims to identify common dietary habits, interventions and perceptions among patients with psoriasis, and to examine patient-reported skin outcomes in response to these interventions. Methods We administered a 61-question survey to the National Psoriasis Foundation membership asking psoriasis patients about dietary habits, modifications, skin responses, and perceptions. Results A total of 1206 psoriasis patients responded to the survey. Compared to age- and sex-matched controls, psoriasis patients consumed significantly less sugar, whole grain fiber, dairy, and calcium ( p  
ISSN:2193-8210
2190-9172
DOI:10.1007/s13555-017-0183-4