Psoriasis and Alcohol Abuse

Vincenti, G. E.; Blunden, Sylvia M

doi:10.1136/jramc-133-02-02

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“…Several studies have shown that treatment outcomes are worse in patients, particularly men, who are heavy drinkers 98,99,101 . Abstinence alone can induce psoriasis remission, whereas restarting drinking may cause disease relapse 98,102 . There is an increased risk of death secondary to alcohol consumption in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis 103 .…”

Section: Substance Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

Stress and quality of life in psoriasis: an update

2011

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Psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing, cutaneous condition with 1-2% prevalence in the general population. There are many factors involved in the induction and/or exacerbation of psoriasis of which stress is a well-known trigger factor in the appearance or exacerbation of psoriasis. Stress reaction in patients with psoriasis is probably mediated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal relationship with immunologic effects. Stress response involves increased levels of neuroendocrine hormones and autonomic neurotransmitters. Psychological stress or an abnormal response to stressors has been found to modify the evolution of skin disorders such as psoriasis. It can also have substantial psychological, and psychosocial impact on a patient's quality of life. Treatment regimens include stress-reduction strategies, such as biofeedback, meditation, yoga, and self-help approaches. This review focuses the relationship between psoriasis and stress, especially relating to psychosocial, psychological, and emotional stress aspects.

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Section: Substance Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

Stress and quality of life in psoriasis: an update

2011

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“…There has long been a suspicion that both cigarettes and alcohol may have a detrimental effect on psoriasis. Early reports were mostly anecdotal 1 and the results were often conflicting 2 –4 . However, over the past decade several large epidemiological studies have tried to address the question in more detail.…”

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confidence: 99%

Alcohol, smoking and psoriasis

Higgins

2000

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

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Initial anecdotal evidence that both smoking and drinking have an influence on psoriasis have been borne out in more detailed epidemiological studies. However, there appears to be some geographical variation between populations and a marked gender bias. The possibility that simple modifications in lifestyle may reduce both the prevalence and severity of psoriasis offers an exciting potential adjunct to treatment in the future.

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“…Additionally, the treatment of depression and anxiety with antidepressants has been shown to not only improve anxiety and depression in psoriasis patients, but may also decrease the objective severity of the disease [136,137]. Furthermore, lifestyle changes such as abstaining from alcohol have been shown to improve psoriasis [138].…”

Section: Psychiatric Comorbiditymentioning

confidence: 99%