Author Interviews, Cancer Research, Dermatology, JAMA / 19.02.2020
Psoriasis Patients Have Increased Risk of Some Cancer Types
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Nikolai Dyrberg Loft MD, Ph.D.-fellow
Department of Dermatology and Allergy
Gentofte Hospital
Hellerup
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Epidemiological studies examining the association between psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis and cancer have reported conflicting results. Some studies report an increased risk of cancer in individuals with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis and others do not. Whether individuals with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis have an increased risk of cancer is important as this might help guiding in clinical practice. In order to determine if there is an increased risk of cancer and the magnitude of this risk, a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis is needed. (more…)