Posted on Sunday, 12th April 2009 by admin
Women with psoriasis have an increased risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure, a study suggests.
Harvard Medical School researchers believe the inflammation associated with the chronic skin condition may be to blame.
The study published in Archives of Dermatology study follows other work linking psoriasis with health problems.
The condition, which affects up to 3% of the population, is linked to an over-active immune system.
Read more: Psoriasis link to health problems
Tags: chronic skin condition, Harvard Medical School, psoriasis
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