Thyroid function in psoriasis.

Psoriasis has been associated with other autoimmune diseases, e.g. inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune thyroid disease. These diseases may share genetic susceptibility loci and autoimmune mechanisms including interleukin-17-dependent pathways. However, the relationship between psoriasis and autoimmune thyroid disease remains unclear and a recent meta-analysis of available evidence concluded that more data are needed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.