For Psoriasis, Should Dermatologists Treat Obesity?

Join Drs Steven Feldman and Robert Kushner as they discuss the role of dermatologists in treating obesity in conjunction with psoriasis.

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Resources

Psoriasis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1943419-overview

Medscape InDiscussion: Obesity https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982631

Update on Obesity in Psoriasis Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37895330/

Obesity and Severe Obesity Prevalence in Adults: United States, August 2021-August 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db508.pdf

Obesity-Related Complications, Healthcare Resource Use and Weight Loss Strategies in Six European Countries: The RESOURCE Survey https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37258646/

The Link Between Obesity and the Skin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35369048/

Acanthosis Nigricans https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1102488-overview

Medications for Obesity: A Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39037780/

The Role of Interleukin 23/17 Axis in Psoriasis Management: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38616886/

Role of the Gut-Brain Axis in Energy and Glucose Metabolism https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35474341/

Hidradenitis Suppurativa https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1073117-overview

Biomarkers of Inflammation in Obesity-Psoriatic Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275060/

Robert Kushner, MD https://drrobertkushner.com/

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