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Abstract

This study evaluates the effect of corticosteroids on procalcitonin levels in
patients with pustular psoriasis compared to those with psoriasis vulgaris and
healthy controls. The aim was to assess the potential role of procalcitonin as a
marker for inflammation and disease severity. The study was conducted at Al
Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital from March 2023 to October 2024, with diagnoses
confirmed by histopathological examination. The results demonstrated significant
differences in procalcitonin levels among the groups, suggesting a potential role
for corticosteroids in modulating systemic inflammation in psoriasis.

Keywords

Corticosteroid Pustular Psoriasis Inflammation Systemic Inflammation

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