Risk of serious infection and infection mortality in patients with psoriasis: a nationwide cohort study using the Taiwan National Health Insurance claims database.

Teng-Chou ChenTing-Chun WangZenas Zee Ngai YiuMeng-Sui LeeLi-Chia ChenK Arnold ChanChristopher Ernest Maitland GriffithsDarren M Ashcroftnull null

Published in: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV (2023)

Patients with psoriasis had a higher risk of serious infection and infection mortality, which was enhanced by moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Practitioners should be aware of the increased risk in patients with psoriasis, but it should not be a barrier to offering effective treatment.

Keyphrases

health insurance
cardiovascular events
primary care
risk factors
atopic dermatitis
cardiovascular disease
early onset
high intensity
adverse drug
replacement therapy
drug induced