AbstractIntroduction and Objectives: Psoriasis is a persistent skin illness characterised by papules and scales, with several hereditary and environmental factors contributing to its development. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and kind of renal abnormalities in patients with psoriasis.
Material and Methods: This study was prospective and observational. The investigation was carried out at the Department of DVL, Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, West Bengal. The study was conducted from April 2020 to March 2021. 80 patients were included in this investigation.
Results: We aimed to assess the prevalence of renal abnormalities in a group of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis who did not have any history of renal disease or other co-morbidities. As a control group, we included people from the general public who came to the master health clinic but did not have any history of skin or renal disease, diabetes, or hypertension. Participants in this study were adults (mean age 45) from the 40s and 50s who had been ill for at least a year and up to 18 years; they were also consistent with the age range for those who should have been in their 30s or 40s when they presented with symptoms. In our study, we observed a male-female ratio of 1.56%, which is distinct from the norm, with 39% of the participants being female and 61% being male. It follows that psoriasis is nearly twice as common in males as in females among Indian patients.
Conclusion: Consequently, the presence of psoriatic nephropathy must be taken into consideration, and it is crucial to regularly screen patients with renal function tests such as blood urea, serum creatinine, urine albumin excretion rate, and protein creatinine ratio as part of the toolbox for managing chronic psoriasis.
