Hormonal influences on women with psoriasis

C M Mowad; D J Margolis; A C Halpern; B Suri; M Synnestvedt; C A Guzzo

Hormonal influences on women with psoriasis

Cutis. 1998 May;61(5):257-60.

Authors

C M Mowad¹, D J Margolis, A C Halpern, B Suri, M Synnestvedt, C A Guzzo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA.

PMID: 9608337

Abstract

Various endogenous factors such as stress and infection are known to influence psoriasis. Previous data suggest that pregnancy has a significant influence on the course of psoriasis. This study explores the effect of pregnancy as well as other hormonal events on psoriasis in women.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / pharmacology
Female
Fertility Agents, Female / pharmacology
Hormones / physiology*
Humans
Menopause / physiology
Menstruation / physiology
Middle Aged
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Psoriasis / physiopathology*
Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
Fertility Agents, Female
Hormones