Manifestaciones bucales en pacientes con psoriasis : Hospital de la Policía Nacional de G-2 2011-2016

Abstract

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of the skin of multiple causes. Oral lesions also have an immune involvement with multiple causes and can lead to local and systemic complications. Objective: to establish the prevalence of oral lesions of patients with a previous diagnosis of psoriasis in the National Police Hospital of G-2 2011- 2016. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted in a universe of 60 patients diagnosed with psoriasis who attended the National Police Hospital G-2 in the period 2011-2016, of which 50 were included in the study. The data were collected by reviewing the oral cavity, reviewing medical records and questionnaires. Results: Buccal lesions were found in 18% (n = 9) patients, most often having a tongue 45% fissure (n = 4); 33% erythema (n = 3); white plates 22% (n = 2). Conclusions: It is necessary on the part of the specialists; in this case the dermatologist and the dentist to insist on interconsultations to help the patient lead a better quality of life during his illness.