Associations between body mass index and severity of psoriasis

Figures & data

Figure 1 Frequency of the severity of psoriasis in patients.

Table 1 Average BMI (kg/m²) in psoriasis patients

Group	Mean BMI	SD	Minimum	Maximum
Mild psoriasis	25.86	5.93	16	35
Moderate psoriasis	30.85	3.77	26	35.3
Severe psoriasis	26.96	5.68	17	40.1
Total	27.4	5.64	16	40.1

Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.

Figure 2 Relationship between BMI and PASI.

Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; PASI, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index.

Table 2 Average waist size (cm) in patients

Group	Average waist size	SD	Minimum	Maximum
Mild psoriasis	91.54	11.49	70	106
Moderate psoriasis	99	8.39	90	108
Severe psoriasis	92.17	10.73	74	114
Total	93.4	10.74	70	114