CALVIERI , Stefano

Background: The pathogenesis of psoriasis is complex, with a significant role suggested for pro-inflammatory mediators. There is strong evidence of an association between psoriasis and the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors, which impose a substantial disease burden. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the...

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease, that is increasingly being considered as a systemic disorder. Among associated comorbidities, metabolic syndrome plays an important role. The effects of biological therapies on metabolic syndrome is controversial.