- Low testosterone and insufficient sleep correlate with higher psoriasis risk.
- Study analyzed data from 4,060 men aged 18 and older.
- Low testosterone (<300 ng/dL) linked to nearly threefold psoriasis risk.
- Less than 7 hours of sleep significantly raises psoriasis odds.
- Adjustment for age, BMI, and chronic conditions did not change results.
- Risk more pronounced in men aged 50+ and those with obesity.
- Study suggests sleep and hormonal factors may impact psoriasis risk.
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology