title: Bariatric surgery and psoriasis.
abstract: Obesity is associated with psoriasis and poses a significant obstacle to psoriasis management. Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for weight loss, and some reports suggest that it may improve psoriasis. However, more evidence is needed before definitive conclusions can be drawn. Bariatric surgery procedures, in particular the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, may one day be a viable option for obese patients with refractory psoriasis.
authors.affiliation: David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Eric Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Sako
authors.affiliation: David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Famenini
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. Electronic address: jashinwu@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Jashin J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: bariatric; loss; psoriasis; surgery; treatment; weight