Effect of Psoriasis Severity on Hypertension Control

Junko Takeshita, Shuwei Wang, Daniel B. Shin, Nehal N. Mehta, Stephen E. Kimmel, David J. Margolis, Andrea B. Troxel, Joel M. Gelfand

JAMA Dermatology · 2014 · 108 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

Among patients with hypertension, psoriasis was associated with a greater likelihood of uncontrolled hypertension in a dose-dependent manner, with the greatest likelihood observed among those with moderate to severe psoriasis defined by 3% or more of the body surface area affected. Our data suggest a need for more effective blood pressure management, particularly among patients with more severe psoriasis.

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