Is the periodontal status a risk factor for the development of psoriasis ?

Conclusion: The periodontal disease may affect psoriasis as a chronic infectious focus and probably through proinflammatory cytokines. In order to clarify the exact role of periodontal disease in psoriasis, the issue should be studied in larger series with serum cytokine levels.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research