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The Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality in Patients With Psoriasis

Archives of Dermatology · 2010 · Vol. 146(8) · pp. 891–5

C Olivier✉P RobertDO DAIHUNGGONZÁLEZ URBÀM. POPESCU CATALINWilliams HywelShanu Kohli Kurd(University of Pennsylvania Health System)Andrea B. TroxelPaul Crits‐ChristophJoel M. Gelfand

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Abstract

Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. We estimate that in the United Kingdom, in excess of 10 400 diagnoses of depression, 7100 diagnoses of anxiety, and 350 diagnoses of suicidality are attributable to psoriasis annually. It is important for clinicians to evaluate patients with psoriasis for these conditions to improve outcomes. Future investigation should determine the mechanisms by which psoriasis is associated with psychiatric outcomes as well as approaches for prevention.

Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Dermatology and Skin Diseases Pregnancy and Medication ImpactPsoriasisMedicineDepression (economics)AnxietyHazard ratioPopulationInternal medicineCohortIncidence (geometry)Confidence interval

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxietyDepressionFamily PracticeFemaleUnited KingdomHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsoriasisSeverity of Illness IndexSuicide

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9.64

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