TABLE 5.
Psoriatic lesions' distribution patterns and associated sexual dysfunction. (Granada University Hospital, 2012-2013)
| Subjects with lesions on these areas | Sexual dysfunction with lesions on these areas | Sexual dysfunction without lesions on these areas | p-values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face | 10 (12.5) | 5 (50.0) | 38 (54.2) | 0.065 |
| Chest | 25 (31.2) | 16 (64.0) | 27 (49.0) | 0.215 |
| Abdomen | 34 (42.5) | 23 (67.6) | 20 (43.4) | 0.032* |
| Genitals | 15 (18.7) | 13 (86.6) | 30 (46.1) | 0.002* |
| Arms | 14 (17.5) | 10 (71.3) | 33 (50.0) | 0.144 |
| Forearms (ventral surface) | 25 (31.2) | 14 (56.0) | 29 (52.7) | 0.785 |
| Palms | 14 (17.5) | 9 (64.2) | 34 (51.5) | 0.384 |
| Thighs | 23 (28.7) | 16 (69.5) | 27 (47.3) | 0.071 |
| Knees | 27 (33.7) | 16 (59.2) | 27 (50.9) | 0.480 |
| Shins/Legs | 45 (56.2) | 23 (51.1) | 20 (57.1) | 0.591 |
| Foot (dorsal surface) | 12 (15.0) | 8 (66.6) | 35 (51.4) | 0.330 |
| Scalp | 34 (42.5) | 21(61.7) | 22 (47.8) | 0.216 |
| Dorsal region | 18 (22.5) | 11 (61.1) | 32 (51.6) | 0.467 |
| Lumbar region | 31 (38.7) | 21 (67.7) | 22 (44.9) | 0.046* |
| Arms (dorsal surface) | 14 (17.5) | 10 (71.4) | 33 (50.0) | 0.144 |
| Elbow | 41 (51.2) | 24 (58.5) | 19 (48.7) | 0.378 |
| Forearm (dorsal surface) | 21 (26.5) | 13 (61.9) | 30 (50.8) | 0.383 |
| Hand (dorsal surface) | 15 (18.9) | 9 (60.0) | 34 (53.1) | 0.592 |
| Buttocks | 29 (36.2) | 22 (75.8) | 21 (41.1) | 0.002* |
| Femoral region | 28 (35.0) | 18 (64.2) | 25 (48.0) | 0.165 |
| Soleus region | 34 (42.5) | 19 (55.8) | 24 (52.1) | 0.742 |
| Sole of the foot | 10 (12.5) | 8 (80.0) | 35 (50.0) | 0.075 |
| ASI | 35 (56.2) | 31 (68.8) | 12 (34.2) | 0.001* |
*
P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. ASI: Areas of Sexual Interest