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Psoriasis and Metabolic Syndrome Often Paired, Study Finds
January 7, 2011

The condition known as metabolic syndrome and its components—obesity, high blood sugars, high triglyceride levels, low HDL or "good" cholesterol and hypertension (high blood pressure)—occur in roughly 15% to 24% of the general population. A new study reveals that metabolic syndrome also occurs more often among people with psoriasis

To determine if a link exists between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome...Read the full article