Table 1.
Demographics of psoriasis patients and healthy control subjects
| Characteristics | Psoriasis Patients | Healthy Control subjects | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 45 | 45 | 1 |
| Age in years | 40.64±12.00 | 39.42±8.95 | 0.37 |
| Gender | 25 males, 20 females | 24 males, 21 females | 1 |
| BMI | 22.03±3.20 | 22.38±4.01 | 0.97 |
| Race/ethnicity | 100% Chinese | 100% Chinese | 1 |
| PASI score | 10.11±7.46 | N/A | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: N/A, not applicable; PASI, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index; BMI, Body Mass Index. Values are presented as the means ± standard deviation. P-value was calculated by unpaired-Wilcoxon test.