Monday, June 27, 2011

Psoriasis further linked to Alcohol Misuse

A link between psoriasis skin disease and alcohol consumption has long been recognized. According to a new study, patients with moderate to severe psoriasis were shown to have high rates of alcohol misuse. In the June issue of the British Journal of Dermatology, 135 patients diagnosed with moderate to severe psoriasis questioned regarding their alcohol consumption. The study identified 21% of the patients as having difficulties with alcohol, while 32% of individuals had current hazardous drinking habits. These measurements were determined by using two different well recognized scales that measure behavior and alcohol use.

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