Psoriasis severity linked to blood vessel inflammation
A new study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found, in the words of the lead researcher who conducted it, that “the more psoriasis was on the skin, the more inflammation there was in the blood vessels.”
Blood vessel inflammation is of concern because while “it is not proven that inflammation causes cardiovascular disease, inflammation is common for heart disease and stroke patients….”
It’s not just your skin: psoriasis linked to other serious conditions
If psoriasis were “just” a skin disease, it would be bad enough. But we are now learning that psoriasis is associated with other serious conditions. These linkages underscore the seriousness of psoriasis, and are important reminders that psoriasis patients and their doctors must keep an eye on the entire patient profile in addition to skin symptoms.