Prevalence and characteristics of psoriasis in Denmark: findings from the Danish skin cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wide-ranging psoriasis prevalence estimates have been reported, possibly due to methodological differences.

Objectives

To assess the prevalence of psoriasis in Denmark and to validate the use of questionnaire-based data to identify patients with psoriasis.

Methods

We used data from the Danish Skin Cohort, a prospective cohort comprising general population adults, as well as patients with dermatologist-verified psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, respectively. The general population cohort was interviewed to assess the psoriasis prevalence in Denmark, and validation of the questions was performed.

Results

From 3490 general population participants, 7.9% (n=275) were found to have self-reported psoriasis. Of these, 221 (prevalence 6.3%) had their disease d

SUBMITTER: Egeberg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6475143 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature