Diet and psoriasis, part I: Impact of weight loss interventions
Maya Debbaneh, Jillian W Millsop, Bhavnit K Bhatia, John Koo, Wilson Liao, Maya Debbaneh, Jillian W Millsop, Bhavnit K Bhatia, John Koo, Wilson Liao
Abstract
One of the most frequently asked questions by patients with psoriasis is whether dietary changes can improve their condition. Included in this discussion is whether dietary weight loss can benefit their skin disease. Obesity has been associated with a proinflammatory state and several studies have demonstrated a relationship between body mass index and psoriasis severity. However, the question of whether weight loss interventions can impact psoriasis outcome is less clear. Here, we review the literature to examine the efficacy of weight loss interventions, both dietary and surgical, on psoriasis disease course.
Keywords: body mass index; diet; gastric bypass; nutrition; obesity; psoriasis; weight loss.
Conflict of interest statement
Conflict of Interest: Dr. John Koo is a speaker for AbbVie and Leo. Dr. Koo conducts research for Amgen, Janssen, Novartis, Photomedex, Galderma, Pfizer, and Merck. Dr. Koo has no stocks, employment, or board memberships with any pharmaceutical company. None of the grants were directly related to this study. No other authors have conflicts of interest to report.
Copyright © 2014 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: PubMed