Integrating Lifestyle and Nutritional Care into Psoriasis Management comment on ‘Associations between lifestyle factors and life quality in people living with psoriasis: results of the Asking People with Psoriasis about Lifestyle and Eating (APPLE) c
Psoriasis is a complex condition whose effects extend beyond the skin, with lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, and body weight significantly influencing quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests that healthy dietary patterns, particularly Mediterranean-style diets, may improve both psoriasis severity and metabolic health, while ultra-processed foods may increase disease risk. The gut–skin axis further highlights the link between nutrition, the microbiome, systemic inflammation, and cutaneous disease, supporting dietary interventions as promising complementary therapies. Overall, we advocate for a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that combines medical treatment with evidence-based lifestyle, nutritional, and psychosocial support.
Authors
- Aparna Potluru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5166-8738)
- Yasmin Nikookam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0796-7233)
- Katherine Farquhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6172-8412)
Institutions
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag227
- Primary Topic
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00