A case of Psoriasis with an increase in HDL cholesterol

Authors

  • Booloo Sharma RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain
  • Devajit Sarmah RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.16261

Keywords:

psoriasis, HDL, small HDL, lipid metabolism

Abstract

Psoriasis is an immune mediated chronic skin infection which is often associated with an abnormal lipid metabolism. Studies have proved that the abnormality in lipid profile is manifested by an increase in total cholesterol, LDL and VLDL cholesterol and a decrease in HDL cholesterol. The present case of psoriasis presents with an increased HDL cholesterol. Various studies have shown the alteration in size and number of HDL lipoproteins in psoriasis which hampers the normal efflux function of HDL lipoproteins. These HDL also have a significant alteration in protein and lipid content. These small and altered HDLs are more atherogenic and thereby increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in such psoriatic patients.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.16261

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.470-472

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Author Biographies

Booloo Sharma, RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain

Assistant Professor & CCL Quality Manager, Department of Clinical Biochemistry

Devajit Sarmah, RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain

Assistant Professor & CCL In-Charge, Department of Clinical Biochemistry

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Published

2014-09-11

How to Cite

Sharma, B., & Sarmah, D. (2014). A case of Psoriasis with an increase in HDL cholesterol. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(4), 470–472. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.16261

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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