Prevalence, Risk Factors, Clinical Profile an...

Prevalence, Risk Factors, Clinical Profile and Quality of Life in Psoriasis Patients in Department of Dermatology in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Author Name : Dr. S. Rajesh Raja, V. Naga Divya, T. Khasid, K. Veera Reddy

ABSTRACT Introduction: Psoriasis, categorized as a noncommunicable disease (NCD), is a chronic, painful, disfiguring and disabling disease for which there is no cure. it negatively impacts on patients’ quality of life. it can occur at any age, and is most common in the age group 50–69 years. several risk factors that can contribute to the development of psoriasis are tobacco, viral or bacterial infections family history obesity alcohol, race, cold temperatures, skin injury, stress Aim: The study mainly aim to assess the prevalence, risk factors, Clinical Profile and Quality of Life in patients living with psoriasis in dermatology department.