PILOT STUDY OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIASIS: INFLUENCE OF BIOLOGIC THERAPY

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects 1 to 3% of the population in most industrialized countries. It is commonly associated with a variety of psychological problems including low self-esteem, depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We have performed a pilot study in which we have tried to assess the impact on sexual dysfunction in patients with psoriasis who have started treatment with biological therapy using validated indexes in Spanish: International Index of Erectile Function for men and female sexual function index in women. RESULTS: Considering the men and women from our study, an improvement in FSFI by an average of 9.5 and 6.3 points is observed, respectively. CONCLUSION: We considered our series as a first step for a more detailed approach to the study of sexual function in patients with psoriasis.