Psoriasis and Heart Disease

A recent study suggests that people suffering from psoriasis are said to have increased chance of developing heart disease. The research shows that psoriasis has the same adverse affects as significant heart disease inducers like obesity, smoking and high blood pressure. The skin disease affects roughly 2 to 3 percent of the world's population, which is estimated to be about 7 million Americans. According to a Forbes health report, "The risk appears to stem from the chronic inflammation associated with psoriasis, he explained."This systemic inflammation causes damage to blood vessels, leading to increased risk," he said. The medical lesson of the study is that "it is critical for people who have psoriasis to understand their increased risk and have their other risk factors addressed," he said." For those of you suffering from psoriasis, alongside going to your dermatologist for treatment, it may be a wise choice to visit a cardiologist and have regular heart scans as the risks for heart disease development seem to be quite high.