Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Jul 2023)
Psoriasis and COVID-19 Infection Negatively Impact Each Other: An Analysis of 3581 Cases
Abstract
Xiaohua Wang,* Liyan Yuan,* Xiaoyu Qiu, Bin Yang, Mao-Qiang Man Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Mao-Qiang Man; Bin Yang, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510095, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-20-87255286, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: To determine whether COVID-19 infection and psoriasis impact each other.Methods: WeChat app was used to carry out a questionnaire survey in individuals aged 18 years and over.Results: A total of 3581 individuals, including 2515 individuals without psoriasis and 1066 psoriatic patients completed the survey. The rate of COVID-19 infection was significantly higher in psoriatic patients than in those without psoriasis (89.59% vs 77.93%, p < 0.0001). Moreover, the rate of relapse and/or worsening of psoriasis was higher in psoriatic patients with COVID-19 infection than in that without COVID-19 infection (75.29% vs 47.75%, p < 0.0001).Conclusion: COVID-19 infection and psoriasis negatively impact each other.Keywords: COVID-19, psoriasis, infection
