Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis severity as metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance predictors

Introduction/Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate psoriasis severity and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as metabolic syndrome (MetS) insulin resistance (IR) predictors in patients with chronic plaque well if PsA are independent for IR regardless the MetS presence. Methods. This prospective, observational descriptive cross-sectional conducted at Dermatovenereological Clinic University Clinical Centre Vojvodina, included a total 105 divided into three groups: group mild (Psoriasis Area Severity Index ? PASI score < 10), moderate severe (PASI ?10), diagnosed on basis CASPAR criteria. Results. Percentage who had higher form (p 0.05) = 0.05). also more frequently associated 0.01). In without MetS, no association between found 1.0), although there positive correlation index ?-cells secretory capacity % (HOMA B), which shows tendency development. presence statistically significant Conclusion. prevalence increases psoriasis. Both