Psoriasis and erectile dysfunction: An update / 中华男科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving several systems. Recent epidemiological studies show that psoriasis is closely related to erectile dysfunction (ED) and may be an independent factor of ED. Psoriasis-induced ED may be associated with vascular endothelial injury, oxidative stress, mental depression, and so on. An insight into the incidence and pathogenesis of psoriasis-related ED will help to improve psoriasis patients' early understanding of ED, prevent its development and progression, and improve the patients' quality of life.