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COVID-19 May Exacerbate Psoriasis, Yet Psoriasis Displays Protective Effects Against Liver Injury Caused by COVID-19: A Multicenter Observational Study
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  • Mengmeng Zhang,
  • Hongzhuo Yan,
  • Ling Han,
  • Zhenghua Zhang,
  • Juan Du,
  • Qiong Huang,
  • Nikhil Yawalkar,
  • Jianxing Xia,
  • Kexiang Yan
Mengmeng Zhang
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
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Hongzhuo Yan
Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty of Medical Instrumentation
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Ling Han
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
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Zhenghua Zhang
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
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Juan Du
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
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Qiong Huang
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
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Nikhil Yawalkar
Inselspital Universitatsspital Bern Kinderklinik
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Jianxing Xia
The Second Hospital of Jilin University
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Kexiang Yan
Huashan Hospital Fudan University

Corresponding Author:ykx2292002@aliyun.com

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Abstract

Currently, limited data are available on the association between psoriasis deterioration and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in the Chinese population. Our study aims to investigate the correlation between treatment modalities and the state of disease control and exacerbation following COVID-19. We conducted a cross-sectional study based on patients from the psoriasis database of the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) between January 16, 2023, and September 20, 2023, collecting clinical characteristics and symptoms associated with COVID-19. A total of 583 patients completed a questionnaire, with 474 (81.3%) reporting COVID-19. Our study indicated that young patients with moderate to severe psoriasis faced a higher risk of experiencing psoriasis deterioration and various dermatological diseases following COVID-19. Laboratory tests conducted during the first wave of the pandemic revealed significantly decreased serum prealbumin levels and GGT levels among psoriasis patients affected by COVID-19. In conclusion, COVID-19 exacerbates the susceptibility of young patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, leading to an increased likelihood of experiencing deterioration and other dermatological conditions following COVID-19. The administration of biologics does not exacerbate the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Psoriasis confers a protective effect against COVID-19-induced liver damage.