A prospective register study highlights that lower stress resilience in adolescence is a potential risk factor for psoriasis in men. Researchers emphasized that individuals with psoriasis may have a hereditary psychological sensitivity, making mental well-being a crucial aspect of patient care.
The study, which is the first to explore the link between early-life stress resilience and the incidence of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, included a cohort of Swedish men from the Swedish Military Conscription Register enrolled between 1968 and 2005. The men were followed until new-onset psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, death, emigration, or December 31, 2019. The researchers found that men with the lowest stress resilience had a higher risk of developing psoriasis (HR, 1.31) and psoriatic arthritis (HR, 1.23) compared to those with the highest resilience. The findings suggest that low stress resilience in early life may be linked to a higher risk of psoriasis, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological well-being in psoriasis management.
Reference: Steinzor P. Low Stress Resilience in Men Linked to Higher Risk of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dermatology Times. Published May 29, 2024. Accessed August 2, 2024. https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/low-stress-resilience-in-men-linked-to-higher-risk-of-psoriasis-and-psoriatic-arthritis
