A population-based cross-sectional study of 336,806 UK participants found central body fat, especially around the abdomen, to be strongly linked to a higher risk of developing psoriasis, with the association particularly pronounced in women. The research showed that genetic factors and central adiposity independently increase psoriasis risk, with insights potentially guiding future at-risk individual identification and weight management in psoriasis prevention and care strategies.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology