Psoriasis Linked With Higher Risk for Fatty Liver Disease
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Elevated TNF-alpha levels can also exacerbate insulin resistance among patients with psoriasis, which contributes to the generation and release of free fatty acids and enhances the deposition of free fatty acids in the liver. Interleukin-23 is involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis
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@chini The findings of this cross-sectional study suggest that psoriasis is positively associated with NAFLD in the outpatient U.S. adult population. Because some antipsoriatic agents are potentially hepatotoxic, this finding may be important for clinicians to consider for psoriasis management