Bridging Dermatology And Cardiology: The Link Between Skin Lesions And Cardiovascular Risk

This review explores the connection between dermatological disorders and cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighting shared mechanisms like chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. It emphasizes that systemic inflammation is a significant CVD risk factor, suggesting that reducing inflammation could prevent cardiovascular complications in patients with skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Traditional therapies like methotrexate and statins are effective, but new treatments targeting IL-17 and IL-23 pathways show promise. The review calls for interdisciplinary collaboration between dermatology and cardiology to improve patient outcomes, advocating for research into molecular mechanisms and the development of integrated clinical guidelines.