Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis

Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin that affects approximately 2% of the population1-4 and poses a lifelong burden for those affected.1 A survey by the National Psoriasis Foundation found that 75% of patients with psoriasis reported a moderate to large negative impact of the disease on the quality of their life, with an alteration of everyday activities.5