Prevalencia de factores de riesgo y desencadenantes de la psoriasis en pacientes de 20 a 60 años que acudieron al Hospital General IESS Los Ceibos durante el período 2022- 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, is characterized by the presence of red, scaly patches on various areas of the body. It affects both the skin and the joints, and can have a significant impact on the quality of life and well-being of people who suffer from this disease. Worldwide, it is estimated that between 1% and 3% of the population suffers from psoriasis, making it one of the most common dermatological diseases. Methodology: A cross-sectional, observational, retrospective, and descriptive study was conducted on patients diagnosed with psoriasis treated at the General Hospital of the North of Guayaquil IESS Los Ceibos during the period from 2022 to 2023. Results:The findings showed that individuals between 20 and 60 years of age, especially men, have a higher incidence of psoriasis. And so, it was also possible to gather that among the various existing risk factors that can exacerbate psoriasis, it was found that both obesity and stress were the most prevalent as a predisposing factor. In addition, other factors, such as family history, smoking, alcohol consumption, showed a lower percentage of being predisposing, but they are not excluded from being so. Conclusion: This research highlighted how essential it is to educate the patient regarding their lifestyle, whether in their habits or psychologically, seeing that obesity and stress stand out among the other factors, they are variables that can be modified, and in this way be able to avoid the exacerbation or even better the development of psoriasis.