Pediatric psoriasis and association with cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kevin PhanGeoffrey LeeGayle FischerPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2020)
Our systematic review and pooled meta-analysis demonstrate a significant association between childhood psoriasis and obesity, central adiposity, and other cardiometabolic comorbidities. Clinicians should consider the assessment of comorbidities in children with psoriasis, which may allow for early lifestyle interventions and education.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- meta analyses
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- physical activity
- weight gain
- healthcare
- atopic dermatitis
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- young adults
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- quality improvement
- body mass index
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- clinical trial
- childhood cancer
- phase iii