Psoriasis and erectile dysfunction: An update.
- Author:
Bang-Cai WU
1
;
Rui JIANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
erectile dysfunction;
pathogenesis;
psoriasis
- MeSH:
Depression;
complications;
Endothelium, Vascular;
physiopathology;
Erectile Dysfunction;
complications;
Humans;
Incidence;
Male;
Oxidative Stress;
Psoriasis;
complications;
Quality of Life;
Risk Factors
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2016;22(7):659-662
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving several systems. Recent epidemiological studies show that psoriasis is closely related to erectile dysfunction (ED) and may be an independent factor of ED. Psoriasis-induced ED may be associated with vascular endothelial injury, oxidative stress, mental depression, and so on. An insight into the incidence and pathogenesis of psoriasis-related ED will help to improve psoriasis patients' early understanding of ED, prevent its development and progression, and improve the patients' quality of life.
