Clinical Characteristics of Thai Patients with Psoriasis
Sukhum Jiamton MD, PhD*,
Puan Suthipinittharm MD**, Kanokvalai Kulthanan MD*,
Leena Chularojanamontri MD*, Chanisada Wongpraparut MD*,
Narumol Silpa-archa MD*, Wararat Sirikudta MD*
Affiliation :
* Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** College of Medicine and Public Health Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Objective : To reveal the clinical manifestations, aggravating factors, factor associated with severity, and treatment of
psoriasis in Thai patients.
Material and Method: The data of psoriasis patients who had been visited Dermatologic outpatient clinic, Siriraj Hospital
between July 2002 and July 2008 were retrospectively reviewed.
Results : One thousand eighty two patients were studied. The male to female ratio was 1.2:1 and the peak age of onset was
in the 40 to 49 year-old age group. The most common aggravating factor was stress (50%), followed by trauma (39%) and
weather condition (35%). The majority of patients had plaque type (72.8%). Male gender, smoking, alcohol intake, and nail
abnormalities were related to severe psoriasis (PASI > 10).
Conclusion : The present study demonstrated the demographic data of Thai psoriasis patients in a large number of population.
These data would be benefi cial for national public health development of Thailand in order to provide the better care for
Thai psoriasis patients.
Keywords : Clinical characteristics, Psoriasis, Thai
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