Suicide risk and psychiatric comorbidity in patients with psoriasis

Conclusions
Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of psychiatric comorbidities, suicidal ideation, and long-term course of the disease compared with patients who have other dermatological conditions. Psychiatric assessment is highly recommended in patients with psoriasis.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research - September 27, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Pompili, M., Innamorati, M., Trovarelli, S., Narcisi, A., Bellini, S., Orsini, D., Forte, A., Erbuto, D., Botti, E., Lamis, D. A., Girardi, P., Costanzo, A. Tags: Immuno-Mediated Diseases And Comorbities Source Type: research