Obesity and type 2 diabetes have both been linked to psoriasis in a recent study on Danish twins. But how can carrying excess pounds possibly lead to the chronic skin condition?
Psoriasis – marked by skin inflammation resulting in patches of itchy red and pink marks – has previously been associated with components of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health indicators that include obesity and diabetes. The link could be explained by different factors, perhaps genetics or lifestyle habits such as alcohol intake.
