The prevalence of psoriasis in the Mongoloid race

Yip, Shing Yiu

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(84)80314-x

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“…It was reported by Looi [9]that cutaneous amyloidosis, both papular and macular types, affected the Chinese more frequently than other ethnic groups and was more commonly seen in males between 60 and 90 years of age. The overall prevalence of psoriasis (3.9%) in our survey was higher than reported in China, which is around 0.3% [10], and was also higher than that reported in Caucasians, which is around 1–3% [11]. Referral biases to our medical center might explain the high prevalence in our study.…”

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Pattern of Skin Diseases in a Geriatric Patient Group in Taiwan: A 7-Year Survey from the Outpatient Clinic of a University Medical Center

et al. 2001

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Background: Geriatric health care has become a worldwide concern, but relatively few statistical studies are available about geriatric skin diseases. Moreover, no information exists regarding skin disorders among the elderly population in Taiwan that has become a geriatric country. Objective: To determine the characteristic pattern and the prevalence of various skin disorders for the elderly who visited the National Taiwan University in the last 7 years. Methods: Using a database from the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of the National Taiwan University Hospital, 1993–1999 file, we conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study by evaluating the age, proportion, and gender of each specific cutaneous disease category, χ² tests were used for analyzing statistical significance. The analysis supplied odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Results: A total of 16,924 patients aged 65 years and older, which constituted 11% of the total patients seen at the Clinic of Dermatology from 1993 through 1999, were studied. The male to female ratio was 1.3 to 1. The most common cutaneous disorder in the elderly was dermatitis (58.7%), followed by fungal infections (38.0%), pruritus (14.2%), benign tumors (12.8%), and viral infections (12.3%). Cutaneous malignant tumors were found in 2.1%. Basal cell carcinoma occurred in 29.8%, actinic keratosis in 22.4%, Bowen’s disease in 13.3% and squamous cell carcinoma 13.3%. Interestingly, our cases of extramammary Paget’s disease showed a male predominance. Most melanomas were acral lentiginous melanoma located on the soles. The prevalence of common diseases in elderly patients compared with those outpatients of less than 65 years showed a 3-fold increased risk for pruritus. Moreover, the pattern of geriatric skin diseases in Taiwan was significantly different from Western countries. Conclusion: The prevalence of skin diseases in elderly patients emphasizes the importance of health education in geriatric people in Taiwan concerning appropriate use of emollients, proper foot care, sun protection and early detection of skin cancers.

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Pattern of Skin Diseases in a Geriatric Patient Group in Taiwan: A 7-Year Survey from the Outpatient Clinic of a University Medical Center

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“…4 Chronic plaque psoriasis may be localised or widespread and accounts for 90% of psoriasis cases; 5 it is characterised by red patches of thickened skin (plaques) covered in silver scales. Any area of the body may be affected, but the main areas are the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp.…”

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Topical treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis of the scalp: a systematic review

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et al. 2013

Br J Dermatol

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“…In France, a self-reported survey gave an estimated prevalence of 3.6% [5]. Other epidemiological studies from around the world have estimated the prevalence of psoriasis to be 0.6–4.8% [6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20]. …”

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Psoriasis in France and Associated Risk Factors: Results of a Case-Control Study Based on a Large Community Survey

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Background: Risk factors for psoriasis have been identified. Objective: To precisely define these associated factors. Methods: A survey was conducted using a questionnaire on a representative sample of the French population. A case-control study was conducted. Cases were persons who declared having had psoriasis during the previous 12 months. For each case, 3 matched controls were selected. Cases and controls were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: The questionnaire was filled out and returned by 6,887 (68.9%) of 10,000 subjects aged 15 years and over; 356 cases were identified. In multivariate analysis, a higher body mass index, current and former smoking habits and β-blocker intake were independently associated with a higher risk of psoriasis; intake of statins was associated with a decreased risk (p < 0.05). Conclusions: We confirmed the association of overweight, smoking habits and β-blocker intake with psoriasis and reported a decreased risk associated with statin intake.

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The prevalence of psoriasis in the Mongoloid race

Cited by 133 publications

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Pattern of Skin Diseases in a Geriatric Patient Group in Taiwan: A 7-Year Survey from the Outpatient Clinic of a University Medical Center

Pattern of Skin Diseases in a Geriatric Patient Group in Taiwan: A 7-Year Survey from the Outpatient Clinic of a University Medical Center

Topical treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis of the scalp: a systematic review

Psoriasis in France and Associated Risk Factors: Results of a Case-Control Study Based on a Large Community Survey

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