Did you know obesity can affect psoriasis?

Obesity can affect all organs, including the skin.

Excess fat tissue in the body may lead to high levels of inflammation, which can adversely affect different organs, including the skin, and worsening autoimmune skin conditions like psoriasis. Dr. Jennifer Soung, a world-renowned dermatogist and psoriasis expert (and a dear friend and colleague) presented important information on the impact of obesity treatments on psoriasis at the International Psoriasis Council in April this year. Watch the presentation HERE.

Providers often have difficulty bringing up the subject of weight management with their patients, even though many patients would like for their providers to bring it up. Dr. Soung and I provide our perspective on how providers can better handle this important conversation: https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/addressing-obesity-with-psoriasis-patients/