A recent study suggests that men with low stress resilience may be at a higher risk of developing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The study followed 1.67 million Swedish men from their military service conscription between 1968 and 2005 until 2019. Stress resilience was measured through standardized interviews, categorizing men into low, medium, and high resilience groups. Those in the lowest resilience category had a 31% higher risk of developing psoriasis and a 23% higher risk of psoriatic arthritis compared with men with high stress resilience. The study also found that hospitalized patients with low stress resilience were at even greater risk.

The researchers hypothesize that low stress resilience in adolescence could lead to chronic stress in adulthood, contributing to immunological dysregulation and increasing the risk of psoriasis. While the study was limited by only evaluating stress resilience once, the findings highlight the importance of incorporating mental healthcare into psoriasis management. Addressing psychological well-being may help mitigate the risk and improve outcomes for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Reference: Steinzor P. Low Stress Resilience Associated With Psoriasis Among Men, Study Shows. AJMC. Published May 21, 2024. Accessed September 12, 2024. https://www.ajmc.com/view/low-stress-resilience-associated-with-psoriasis-among-men-study-shows