Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
Line 3: Line 3:


==Overview==
==Overview==
If left untreated, patients with psoriasis may progress to develop psoriatic arthritis, joint erosions and conjuntivitis. Common complications of psoriasis include depression, psoriatic arthritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, celiac disease, sensorineural hearing loss, osteopenia and osteoarthritis. Psoriasis is a life-long disease with multiple relapses and remissions. Symptoms can be controlled by medications.
If left untreated, patients with psoriasis may progress to develop psoriatic arthritis, joint erosions and [[conjunctivitis]]. Common complications of psoriasis include [[depression]], [[psoriatic arthritis]], [[Inflammatory bowel disease|chronic inflammatory bowel disease]], [[non-alcoholic fatty liver disease]], [[celiac disease]], [[sensorineural hearing loss]], [[osteopenia]] and [[osteoarthritis]]. Psoriasis is a life-long disease with multiple [[Relapse|relapses]] and [[Remission (medicine)|remissions]]. Symptoms can be controlled by medications.


==Natural History<ref name="pmid21550135">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rehal B, Modjtahedi BS, Morse LS, Schwab IR, Maibach HI |title=Ocular psoriasis |journal=J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. |volume=65 |issue=6 |pages=1202–12 |year=2011 |pmid=21550135 |doi=10.1016/j.jaad.2010.10.032 |url=}}</ref>==
==Natural History==
Natural history of psoriasis differs according to the clinical sub-type. The symptoms of psoriasis usually develop in the second decade of life, and start with symptoms such as skin lesions characterized by erythema and scales covering the lesions. The chronicity of psoriasis may lead to significant distress for the affected patient and leads to a decrease in quality of life.
Natural history of psoriasis differs according to the clinical sub-type. The symptoms of psoriasis usually develop in the second decade of life, and start with symptoms such as skin lesions characterized by [[erythema]] and scales covering the lesions. The chronicity of psoriasis may lead to significant distress for the affected patient and leads to a decrease in quality of life.<ref name="pmid21550135">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rehal B, Modjtahedi BS, Morse LS, Schwab IR, Maibach HI |title=Ocular psoriasis |journal=J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. |volume=65 |issue=6 |pages=1202–12 |year=2011 |pmid=21550135 |doi=10.1016/j.jaad.2010.10.032 |url=}}</ref>


=== Plaque-Type Psoriasis ===
=== Plaque-Type Psoriasis ===
* Plaque-type psoriasis is a chronic condition with multiple relapses and remissions along the course of disease.
* Plaque-type psoriasis is a chronic condition with multiple [[Relapse|relapses]] and [[Remission (medicine)|remissions]] along the course of disease.
* Extra-cutaneous involvement is common and the most commonly affected sites include joints and eyes.
* Extra-[[cutaneous]] involvement is common and the most commonly affected sites include joints and eyes.
* Typical presentation is that of plaques which persist on the same site for months to years, along with an asymmetric oligoarthritis with involvement of the distal (DIPs) and proximal (PIPs) interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet. Erosive joint disease usually develops years after involvement of joints.
* Typical presentation is that of plaques which persist on the same site for months to years, along with an asymmetric [[oligoarthritis]] with involvement of the [[Interphalangeal articulations of hand|distal (DIPs) and proximal (PIPs) interphalangeal joints of the hands]] and feet. Erosive joint disease usually develops years after involvement of joints.


=== Guttate Psoriasis ===
=== Guttate Psoriasis ===
* Guttate psoriasis presents with spontaneous remissions occurring over the course of weeks to months. In adults, the lesions of guttate psoriasis may become chronic and progress to plaque-type psoriasis.
* Guttate psoriasis presents with spontaneous [[Remission (medicine)|remissions]] occurring over the course of weeks to months. In adults, the lesions of guttate psoriasis may become chronic and progress to plaque-type psoriasis.
* It may be aggravated by extrinsic factors for example, smoking, excessive alcohol, pregnancy, HIV infection and stress.
* It may be aggravated by extrinsic factors for example, smoking, excessive alcohol, pregnancy, [[HIV AIDS|HIV infection]] and stress.


=== Pustular Psoriasis ===
=== Pustular Psoriasis ===
* Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe form of psoriasis which is triggered by pregnancy, rapid withdrawal of corticosteroids, infections, and hypocalcemia.
* Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe form of psoriasis which is triggered by pregnancy, rapid withdrawal of [[Corticosteroid|corticosteroids]], infections, and [[hypocalcemia]].<ref name="pmid19915261">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hazarika D |title=Generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy successfully treated with cyclosporine |journal=Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol |volume=75 |issue=6 |pages=638 |year=2009 |pmid=19915261 |doi=10.4103/0378-6323.57743 |url=}}</ref>


==Complications==
==Complications==
Individuals with psoriasis may develop the following complications:<ref name="pmid20415823">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gisondi P, Del Giglio M, Cozzi A, Girolomoni G |title=Psoriasis, the liver, and the gastrointestinal tract |journal=Dermatol Ther |volume=23 |issue=2 |pages=155–9 |year=2010 |pmid=20415823 |doi=10.1111/j.1529-8019.2010.01310.x |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid19380659">{{cite journal |vauthors=Qureshi AA, Choi HK, Setty AR, Curhan GC |title=Psoriasis and the risk of diabetes and hypertension: a prospective study of US female nurses |journal=Arch Dermatol |volume=145 |issue=4 |pages=379–82 |year=2009 |pmid=19380659 |pmc=2849106 |doi=10.1001/archdermatol.2009.48 |url=}}</ref>
Individuals with psoriasis may develop the following complications:<ref name="pmid20415823">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gisondi P, Del Giglio M, Cozzi A, Girolomoni G |title=Psoriasis, the liver, and the gastrointestinal tract |journal=Dermatol Ther |volume=23 |issue=2 |pages=155–9 |year=2010 |pmid=20415823 |doi=10.1111/j.1529-8019.2010.01310.x |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid19380659">{{cite journal |vauthors=Qureshi AA, Choi HK, Setty AR, Curhan GC |title=Psoriasis and the risk of diabetes and hypertension: a prospective study of US female nurses |journal=Arch Dermatol |volume=145 |issue=4 |pages=379–82 |year=2009 |pmid=19380659 |pmc=2849106 |doi=10.1001/archdermatol.2009.48 |url=}}</ref>
* Depression
* [[Depression]]


* Psoriatic arthritis
* Psoriatic arthritis
* Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
* [[Inflammatory bowel disease|Chronic inflammatory bowel disease]]
* Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
* [[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease]]
* Celiac disease
* [[Celiac disease]]
* Sensorineural hearing loss
* [[Sensorineural hearing loss]]
* Osteopenia and osteoarthritis
* [[Osteopenia]] and [[osteoarthritis]]
* Diabetes
* [[Diabetes mellitus|Diabetes]]
* Hypertension
* [[Hypertension]]
* Conjunctivitis
* [[Conjunctivitis]]
* Uveitis
* [[Uveitis]]
* Metabolic syndrome
* [[Metabolic syndrome]]
* Anti-TNF medications given during the management of psoriasis may lead to:
* Anti-TNF medications given during the management of psoriasis may lead to:
** Progressive multi-focal leukoencephlopathy
** [[Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy|Progressive multi-focal leukoencephalopathy]]
** Optic neuritis
** [[Optic neuritis]]
** Transverse myelitis
** [[Transverse myelitis]]
** Multiple sclerosis
** [[Multiple sclerosis]]
** Infections
** Infections
* SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis)
* [[SAPHO syndrome]] ([[synovitis]], [[acne]], [[pustulosis]], [[hyperostosis]], and [[osteitis]])


==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Psoriasis is a lifelong condition.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Jobling R|title=A patient's journey:Psoriasis|journal=Br Med J|year=2007|volume=334|pages=953&ndash;4|doi=10.1136/bmj.39184.615150.802}}</ref> There is currently no cure but various treatments can help to control the symptoms. Many of the most effective agents used to treat severe psoriasis carry an increased risk of significant morbidity including [[skin cancer]]s, [[lymphoma]] and [[liver disease]]. However, the majority of people's experience of psoriasis is that of minor localized patches, particularly on the elbows and knees, which can be treated with topical medication. Psoriasis does get worse over time but it is not possible to predict who will go on to develop extensive psoriasis or those in whom the disease may appear to vanish. Individuals will often experience flares and remissions throughout their lives.  Controlling the signs and symptoms typically requires lifelong therapy.
* Psoriasis is a lifelong condition.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Jobling R|title=A patient's journey:Psoriasis|journal=Br Med J|year=2007|volume=334|pages=953&ndash;4|doi=10.1136/bmj.39184.615150.802}}</ref> There is currently no cure but various treatments can help to control the symptoms.  
 
* Many of the most effective agents used to treat severe psoriasis carry an increased risk of significant morbidity including [[skin cancer]]s, [[lymphoma]] and [[liver disease]]. However, the majority of people's experience of psoriasis is that of minor localized patches, particularly on the elbows and knees, which can be treated with [[topical]] medication.  
According to one study,<ref>{{cite journal |author=Olsen JH, Frentz G, Møller H |title=[Psoriasis and cancer] |language=Danish |journal=Ugeskr. Laeg. |volume=155 |issue=35 |pages=2687-91 |year=1993 |pmid=8212383 |doi=}}</ref> psoriasis is linked to 2.5-fold increased risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer in men and women, with no preponderance of any specific histologic subtype of cancer. This, however could be linked to antipsoriatic treatment.
* Psoriasis does get worse over time but it is not possible to predict who will go on to develop extensive psoriasis or those in whom the disease may appear to vanish. Individuals will often experience flares and remissions throughout their lives.   
* Controlling the signs and symptoms typically requires lifelong therapy.
* Psoriasis is linked to 2.5-fold increased risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer in men and women, with no preponderance of any specific histologic subtype of cancer.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Olsen JH, Frentz G, Møller H |title=[Psoriasis and cancer] |language=Danish |journal=Ugeskr. Laeg. |volume=155 |issue=35 |pages=2687-91 |year=1993 |pmid=8212383 |doi=}}</ref> This, however could be linked to antipsoriatic treatment.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:22, 21 June 2017

Psoriasis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Psoriasis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

X-ray

Ultrasound

CT scan

MRI

Other Imaging Studies

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis

CDC on Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis

Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis in the news

Blogs on Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Psoriasis

Risk calculators and risk factors for Psoriasis natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]

Overview

If left untreated, patients with psoriasis may progress to develop psoriatic arthritis, joint erosions and conjunctivitis. Common complications of psoriasis include depression, psoriatic arthritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, celiac disease, sensorineural hearing loss, osteopenia and osteoarthritis. Psoriasis is a life-long disease with multiple relapses and remissions. Symptoms can be controlled by medications.

Natural History

Natural history of psoriasis differs according to the clinical sub-type. The symptoms of psoriasis usually develop in the second decade of life, and start with symptoms such as skin lesions characterized by erythema and scales covering the lesions. The chronicity of psoriasis may lead to significant distress for the affected patient and leads to a decrease in quality of life.[1]

Plaque-Type Psoriasis

Guttate Psoriasis

  • Guttate psoriasis presents with spontaneous remissions occurring over the course of weeks to months. In adults, the lesions of guttate psoriasis may become chronic and progress to plaque-type psoriasis.
  • It may be aggravated by extrinsic factors for example, smoking, excessive alcohol, pregnancy, HIV infection and stress.

Pustular Psoriasis

  • Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe form of psoriasis which is triggered by pregnancy, rapid withdrawal of corticosteroids, infections, and hypocalcemia.[2]

Complications

Individuals with psoriasis may develop the following complications:[3][4]

Prognosis

  • Psoriasis is a lifelong condition.[5] There is currently no cure but various treatments can help to control the symptoms.
  • Many of the most effective agents used to treat severe psoriasis carry an increased risk of significant morbidity including skin cancers, lymphoma and liver disease. However, the majority of people's experience of psoriasis is that of minor localized patches, particularly on the elbows and knees, which can be treated with topical medication.
  • Psoriasis does get worse over time but it is not possible to predict who will go on to develop extensive psoriasis or those in whom the disease may appear to vanish. Individuals will often experience flares and remissions throughout their lives.
  • Controlling the signs and symptoms typically requires lifelong therapy.
  • Psoriasis is linked to 2.5-fold increased risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer in men and women, with no preponderance of any specific histologic subtype of cancer.[6] This, however could be linked to antipsoriatic treatment.

References

  1. Rehal B, Modjtahedi BS, Morse LS, Schwab IR, Maibach HI (2011). "Ocular psoriasis". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 65 (6): 1202–12. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.10.032. PMID 21550135.
  2. Hazarika D (2009). "Generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy successfully treated with cyclosporine". Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 75 (6): 638. doi:10.4103/0378-6323.57743. PMID 19915261.
  3. Gisondi P, Del Giglio M, Cozzi A, Girolomoni G (2010). "Psoriasis, the liver, and the gastrointestinal tract". Dermatol Ther. 23 (2): 155–9. doi:10.1111/j.1529-8019.2010.01310.x. PMID 20415823.
  4. Qureshi AA, Choi HK, Setty AR, Curhan GC (2009). "Psoriasis and the risk of diabetes and hypertension: a prospective study of US female nurses". Arch Dermatol. 145 (4): 379–82. doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2009.48. PMC 2849106. PMID 19380659.
  5. Jobling R (2007). "A patient's journey:Psoriasis". Br Med J. 334: 953&ndash, 4. doi:10.1136/bmj.39184.615150.802.
  6. Olsen JH, Frentz G, Møller H (1993). "[Psoriasis and cancer]". Ugeskr. Laeg. (in Danish). 155 (35): 2687–91. PMID 8212383.

Template:WH Template:WS