Location Matters: Belly Fat Compared to Overall Body Fat More Strongly Linked to Psoriasis Risk (IMAGE)

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Location Matters: Belly Fat Compared to Overall Body Fat More Strongly Linked to Psoriasis Risk

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A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology shows that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked with psoriasis risk than total body fat, especially in women.

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Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology / Ramessur et al.

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