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Behandling av akne
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-09)Akne bør ikke oppfattes som en selvbegrensende ungdomsplage. På grunn av økende problemer med antibiotikaresistente bakterier anbefales restriktiv bruk av peroral og topikal antibiotika. Det finnes flere effektive midler for topikal behandling av lite til moderat uttalt akne. Ved uttalt, terapiresistent akne anbefales behandling med peroral isotretinoin. -
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Psoriasis Severity in Patients With Lower-Range Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-29)Importance - Topical vitamin D analogues are routine treatment for psoriasis, but the effect of oral supplementation has not been established.<p> <p>Objective - To examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on psoriasis severity throughout the winter.<p> <p>Design, Setting, and Participants - This randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial with 2 parallel groups was performed ... -
Elevated odds of metabolic syndrome in psoriasis: A population-based study of age and sex differences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-07-24)Background Questions remain concerning to what extent age and sex may modify the suggested association between psoriasis and the metabolic syndrome in the general population. Objectives To investigate the association between psoriasis and the metabolic syndrome within a large population-based cohort by age and sex.<p> <p>Methods A cross-sectional study including 10 521 participants aged 30–79 ... -
Obesity and Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization among Women and Men in a General Population
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Obesity and diabetes mellitus (DM) have been linked to increased risk of infections, and Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization is a major risk factor for developing infections with the microbe. We therefore sought to find whether body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) could be associated with S. aureus colonization independent of DM. Methodology: S. aureus colonization ... -
Overweight and Weight Gain Predict Psoriasis Development in a Population-based Cohort
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-07)Overweight is a proposed risk factor for psoriasis. However, evidence from prospective studies is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between overweight, weight gain and risk of psoriasis, and potential synergism with smoking, within a population-based cohort including 8,752 individuals followed from 1994 up to 2008. There was a 32% increased odds of psoriasis from a ... -
Prevalence of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and patient perceptions of severity in Sweden, Norway and Denmark: Results from the nordic patient survey of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-07)Optimal clinical management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) Optimal clinical management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) requires understanding of the impact on patients. The NORdic PAtient survey of Psoriasis and PsA (NORPAPP) aimed to obtain current data on disease prevalence and patient perceptions in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Among 22,050 individuals questioned, the reported ... -
Psoriasis, overweight and metabolic syndrome. The Tromsø Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2014-05-28)Recently it has been suggested that the chronic inflammatory disease psoriasis is more than skin deep, as it has been associated with several comorbid conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Increasing prevalence of psoriasis has been observed, possibly due to changes in lifestyle. Within the population-based Tromsø study cohort, we found an increase in the self-reported prevalence ... -
Quality of life and contact with healthcare systems among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: results from the NORdic PAtient survey of Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis (NORPAPP)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-13)Psoriasis (skin psoriasis, PsO) is a chronic inflammatory condition. In about one-third of cases, the joints are affected (psoriatic arthritis, PsA). Both conditions, especially PsA, profoundly impact patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). To describe the impact of psoriasis on HRQoL and patients’ contact with the healthcare system in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the NORdic PAtient survey ... -
Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, gender and smoking status. The Tromso Staph and Skin Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Vitamin D induces the expression of antimicrobial peptides with activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Thus, we studied the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and S. aureus nasal colonization and carriage. Nasal swabs, blood samples and clinical data from 2,115 women and 1,674 men, aged 30–87 years, were collected in the Tromsø Staph and Skin Study 2007–08, as part of the ... -
Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, gender and smoking status. The Tromsø Staph and Skin Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)Vitamin D induces the expression of antimicrobial peptides with activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Thus, we studied the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and S. aureus nasal colonization and carriage. Nasal swabs, blood samples and clinical data from 2,115 women and 1,674 men, aged 30–87 years, were collected in the Tromsø Staph and Skin Study 2007–08, as part of the ... -
Treatment Preferences in Young Adults with Moderate to Severe Psoriasis: A Qualitative Study from the Nordic Countries
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-15)Introduction - The purpose of this study is to explore treatment preferences and identify patient characteristics in young bio-naive adults with moderate to severe psoriasis in the Nordic countries (Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark).<p> <p>Methods - Patients were 18–45 years old and bio-naive but referred for biologic treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. Patients were included at eight ... -
Treatment use and satisfaction among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: results from the NORdic PAtient survey of Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis (NORPAPP)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-22)<i>Background</i>: There are scarce data in Scandinavia about treatment satisfaction among patients with psoriasis (PsO)and/or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The number of patients receiving systemic treatment is unknown.<p> <p><i>Objective</i>: To describe patients’experience of treatments for PsO/PsA in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, addressing communication with physicians, satisfaction with treatment ...
