Association between blood total mercury and psoriasis: The NHANES 2005-2006 and 2013-2014: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: An inflammatory skin condition called psoriasis results from immune system interactions that are out of balance. Reactive oxygen species are produced as a general mechanism of mercury toxicity. This study aimed to determine whether there was an association between blood total mercury and psoriasis in US adults. Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2006 and 2013-2014. NHANES is a national research survey program every two years to assess the population's nutritional and physical health. The relationship between blood total mercury and psoriasis was studied using multivariable logistic regression models and smooth curve fitting. Subgroup analysis and interaction tests were used to investigate if this association was stable across populations.

SUBMITTER: Tuo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478867 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature