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Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii
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5/2023
vol. 40
 
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Review paper

A crossroads between dietary habits, alcohol consumption, and smoking in the clinical course of psoriasis: a narrative review

Piotr Michalski
1
,
Veronica Palazzo-Michalska
1
,
Paulina Buda
2
,
Anna Michalska-Bańkowska
1
,
Mirosław Bańkowski
1
,
Damian Strojny
2
,
Beniamin Oskar Grabarek
2

  1. Department of Dermatology, Center for Child and Family Health, Sosnowiec, Poland
  2. Department of Histology, Cytophysiology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine in Zabrze, Academy of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Adv Dermatol Allergol 2023; XL (5): 599-605
Online publish date: 2023/07/05
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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1–3% of the population. The pathomechanism of psoriasis development is complex, but genetic (non-modifiable) factors play a key role. However, the importance of environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as the diet, alcohol consumption, and smoking, is increasing. The objective of this review was to analyse the influence of dietary habits, alcohol consumption, and smoking on the clinical course of psoriasis. Stress, a poor diet, alcohol abuse, and smoking can trigger psoriasis or cause its exacerbation. Therefore, in addition to the correct selection of therapy, it is extremely important to educate patients about the impact of these factors on the onset and progression of psoriasis. This literature review confirms that a holistic and multidisciplinary approach is required for patients with psoriasis, further emphasizing Hippocrates’ thesis, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food”.
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psoriasis, lifestyle, eating habits, alcohol, severity

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