What are the barriers to physical activity in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis?

L AukerL CordingleyS R PyeC E M GriffithsHelen S Young

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2020)

Psoriasis-specific factors - severity, skin sensitivity, clothing choice, participation in social/leisure activities, and treatments - contribute to exercise avoidance and may augment the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with psoriasis.

Keyphrases

physical activity
cardiovascular disease
atopic dermatitis
healthcare
body mass index
coronary artery disease
mental health
high intensity
sleep quality
soft tissue
metabolic syndrome
resistance training
body composition