No Association of Metabolic Syndrome with isolated nail psoriasis in a retrospective single-centre academic study

Summary: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is often associated with comorbidities, particularly metabolic syndrome. The underlying pathophysiology of psoriasis and metabolic syndrome appears to involve genetic predispositions and inflammatory pathways. Biologic treatments for psoriasis may not only improve skin lesions but also reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.