Alexithymia in Patients with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Study from Ecuador.

Iván Cherrez-Ojeda Emanuel Vanegas Miguel Félix Sofía ChérrezDelia Suárez-AlmendarizJohana PontonVladimir PreciadoEdgar Ollague-CordovaEnrique Loayza

Published in: Psychology research and behavior management (2019)

We found a similar proportion of alexithymia, as well of average TAS-20 scores among Ecuadorian patients with psoriasis in comparison to previous studies. Only having the highest educational level was found to decrease the TAS-20 score. Age, gender, years with psoriasis, PASI score and level of adherence were not identified as factors that influence the TAS-20 score.

Keyphrases

atopic dermatitis
physical activity
risk factors
adipose tissue
weight loss
insulin resistance
case control