Epidemiological Profile of Psoriasis and Linked Comorbidities in Chinese Population at Shenzhen: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Only 19% of countries have epidemiological data on psoriasis while an increasing trend in psoriasis prevalence has been consistently reported. The aim of this study is to assess psoriasis epidemiological profile and associated co-morbidities in the largest immigrant city of Shenzhen in China.

Methods

We conducted a multicenter population-based cross-sectional study of 1000 patients from 13 hospitals with dermatology department localized in Shenzhen. Diagnosis of psoriasis was confirmed by experienced dermatologist after physical examination and additional screening as needed. Data were filled in an online form which was completed after scan of a QR code by every patient. Analysis with Excel and SPSS software included patients diagnosed with psoriasis from

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441203 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature