A new study published in the journal of Experimental Dermatology revealed higher non-HDL to HDL cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is positively associated with psoriasis prevalence, particularly in males, suggesting its potential as a clinical risk indicator.

This research used data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) covering more than a decade of health records to investigate the association between the non-high-density lipoprotein to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and psoriasis. The analysis included 15,437 American adults and adjusted for a range of factors, including cardiovascular disease, medication use, and glucocorticoid therapy.

The findings showed that individuals with higher NHHR levels were significantly more likely to have pso

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