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Analysis of Risk Factors and Body Mass Index Against Degrees of Severity of Psoriasis Vulgaris Lidjaja, Lifesia Natali; Muhammad Eko Irawanto; Nur Rachmat Mulianto; Arie Kusumawardani; Ivani; Vrenda Alia
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 8 No. 10 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v8i10.1104

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Background: Psoriasis vulgaris (PV) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a multifactorial etiology, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. Obesity, characterized by a high body mass index (BMI), has been increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for PV and may influence its severity. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between various risk factors, particularly BMI, and the severity of PV. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a dermatology outpatient clinic of Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital. Patients with a confirmed PV diagnosis were enrolled. Demographic data, medical history, lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol consumption), and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI) were collected. PV severity was assessed using the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Statistical analysis, including univariate and multivariate logistic regression, was performed to identify associations between risk factors and PV severity. Results: The study included 200 PV patients with a mean age of 45.2 years (SD = 12.8) and a male predominance (58%). The mean PASI score was 12.4 (SD = 8.6), indicating a wide range of disease severity. Multivariate analysis revealed that obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) was significantly associated with increased PV severity (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.5-5.2, p = 0.001). Smoking (OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.1-3.3, p = 0.02) and a family history of psoriasis (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.3-4.1, p = 0.004) were also identified as independent risk factors for higher PASI scores. Alcohol consumption showed a borderline association with increased severity (OR = 1.6, 95% CI = 1.0-2.6, p = 0.05). Conclusion: Obesity, smoking, and a family history of psoriasis are significant risk factors for increased PV severity. These findings underscore the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors, such as weight management and smoking cessation, in the holistic management of PV. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms linking these risk factors to PV severity and to develop targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.
The Association of Keloid Site with its Histopathological Features: an Analytical Observational Study Wibisono Nugraha; Muhammad Eko Irawanto; Moerbono Mochtar; Nur Rachmat Mulianto; Novan Adi Setyawan; Nugrohoaji Dharmawan
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 36 No. 1 (2024): APRIL
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikk.V36.1.2024.47-52

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Background: Keloid is a growth of fibrous tissue in the wound tissue of susceptible individuals. This tissue extends beyond the boundaries of the previous wound. The site of keloids commonly appears on a high-tension area, such as the chest, shoulders, and neck. Histopathologically keloids show thickened the epidermis and the vascularization and infiltration of inflammatory cells in the dermis. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between the site of keloids and the histopathological appearance of keloids. Methods: An analytical observational study was conducted on keloid patients visiting the Dermatovenereology outpatient clinic of Dr.Moewardi Hospital. The sample collection used consecutive sampling techniques Result: The majority of keloid patients are >30 years old (46.4%). Most patients with keloids were female (53.6%). Keloids were mostly found on the chest (25.0%). Tounge-like appearance of the epidermis at the edges of the lesions was mostly on the shoulders and chest (33.3% each, p=0.048); flattened appearance was found on the middle epidermis of the lesions, which were mostly on the ears, shoulders, and upper extremities (22.7% each, p=0.011). Increased vascularity was found in the dermis at the edges of the lesions, especially in the ear and chest areas (31.3% each, p=0.046). Moderate-severe inflammatory infiltrates in the dermis at the edges of the lesions were commonly found on the chest (p=0.04). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the site of the lesion and the histopathological appearance of the keloid in epidermal as well as dermal layers.
Analysis of Risk Factors and Body Mass Index Against Degrees of Severity of Psoriasis Vulgaris Lidjaja, Lifesia Natali; Muhammad Eko Irawanto; Nur Rachmat Mulianto; Arie Kusumawardani; Ivani; Vrenda Alia
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 8 No. 10 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v8i10.1104

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Background: Psoriasis vulgaris (PV) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a multifactorial etiology, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. Obesity, characterized by a high body mass index (BMI), has been increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for PV and may influence its severity. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between various risk factors, particularly BMI, and the severity of PV. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a dermatology outpatient clinic of Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital. Patients with a confirmed PV diagnosis were enrolled. Demographic data, medical history, lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol consumption), and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI) were collected. PV severity was assessed using the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Statistical analysis, including univariate and multivariate logistic regression, was performed to identify associations between risk factors and PV severity. Results: The study included 200 PV patients with a mean age of 45.2 years (SD = 12.8) and a male predominance (58%). The mean PASI score was 12.4 (SD = 8.6), indicating a wide range of disease severity. Multivariate analysis revealed that obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) was significantly associated with increased PV severity (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.5-5.2, p = 0.001). Smoking (OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.1-3.3, p = 0.02) and a family history of psoriasis (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.3-4.1, p = 0.004) were also identified as independent risk factors for higher PASI scores. Alcohol consumption showed a borderline association with increased severity (OR = 1.6, 95% CI = 1.0-2.6, p = 0.05). Conclusion: Obesity, smoking, and a family history of psoriasis are significant risk factors for increased PV severity. These findings underscore the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors, such as weight management and smoking cessation, in the holistic management of PV. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms linking these risk factors to PV severity and to develop targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.