Clinical and epidemiological features of psoriasis in the Republic of Uzbekistan

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatoses. The disease has a negative impact on every aspect of the patient’s life ― social, physical and psychological. Psoriasis is accompanied by a marked deterioration in the quality of life of patients, which often leads to their social maladaptation.

AIMS: This study is aimed at assessing the nature of epidemiological and clinical manifestations of psoriasis in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The data of the population register of psoriatic diseases created on the basis of the Republican Skin and Venereological Clinical Hospital the city of Tashkent, the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatology and Cosmetology of the Republic of Uzbekistan were studied. A retrospective analysis of case histories for the period 2015–2019 was also carried out at the clinical base of the Department of Dermatovenerology of the Tashkent Medical Academy.

RESULTS: The prevalence of psoriasis among the general population of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 2010 to 2020 during the study period significantly increased, especially in the age group of 15–29 years. Men suffer from psoriasis more often, this disease is characterized by an earlier onset of the disease (age group up to 40 years). The most common clinical form of psoriasis is vulgar psoriasis.

CONCLUSIONS: There is a clear need to improve the quality and increase the amount of data related to the epidemiology of psoriasis in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Diagnostic criteria and reports on morbidity and prevalence should be standardized.