Psoriasis and alcoholism.
The association of psoriasis and alcoholism is controversial. Early studies negate a relationship of psoriasis and alcohol intake, whereas more recent studies demonstrate a positive correlation between the two. Results of investigations of familial aggregation, adoption studies, twin concordance, marker gene associations, and biochemical and genetic evidence suggest that alcoholism is a multifactorial disorder with both genetics and environmental factors playing a role. Selected studies on the occurrence of psoriasis and alcoholism are presented.
Farber
E M
EM
Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California.
Nall
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications*