Several major studies have explored the link between psoriasis and cancer, and two types of cancer were involved – epidermoid carcinoma in the skin and lymphoma, explains Robert T. Brodell, MD, professor of dermatology at the Mississippi University of Mississippi.
Purry psoriasis and skin cancer
Although these types of studies can be informative, they show an association, not a causality, and certain relationships appear simply by chance, says Brodell. However, people with psoriasis have an increased risk of epidermoid cell cancer in most of these types of studies.
But it may not be psoriasis or inflammation that accompanies it causing the increased risk.
“Almost all patients with psoriasis discover that exposure to the sun and” tanning “helps control their psoriasis, and there is no doubt that sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer, including epidermoid carcinoma,” said Brodell.
People with psoriasis that have spent more time in the sun can have increased skin cancer levels for this reason, he adds.
Psoriasis and lymphoma
The evidence suggests that psoriasis can be associated with a higher risk of lymphoma, cancer of the immune system, explains Joel M. Gelfand, MD, professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Cutaneous cell lymphoma T is a rare type of cancer that begins in white blood cells called T cells or T lymphocytes. These cells help the immune system for combating body germs, but in T -cell skin lymphoma, T cells attack the skin.
“If psoriasis does not respond appropriately to treatment, a simple skin biopsy may be necessary. Additional symptoms of lymphoma include the swollen glands, weight loss, fatigue and night sweats, ”explains Gelfand.
Patients with symptoms, especially if they are persistent for weeks or months should see their professional, he said.
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