Psoriasis and Genetics

Authors

  • Nick Dand
  • Satveer K. Mahil
  • Francesca Capon
  • Catherine H. Smith
  • Michael A. Simpson
  • Jonathan N. Barker

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3384

Keywords:

psoriasis, genetics, precision medicine, disease progression, treatment outcome

Abstract

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease caused by the interplay between multiple genetic and environmental risk factors. This review summarises recent progress in elucidating the genetic basis of psoriasis, particularly through large genome-wide association studies. We illustrate the power of genetic analyses for disease stratification. Psoriasis can be stratified by phenotype (common plaque versus rare pustular variants), or by outcome (prognosis, comorbidities, response to treatment); recent progress has been made in delineating the genetic contribution in each of these areas. We also highlight how genetic data can directly inform the development of effective psoriasis treatments.

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Published

2020-01-30

How to Cite

Dand, N., K. Mahil, S., Capon, F., H. Smith, C., A. Simpson, M., & N. Barker, J. (2020). Psoriasis and Genetics. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 100(3), 54–64. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3384