Table I.
Demographics and characteristics of patients with psoriasis responding to the survey
| Variable | (N = 270) |
|---|---|
| n (%) | |
| Age | |
| 18-25 y | 16 (5.97) |
| 25-35 y | 37 (13.81) |
| 35-45 y | 40 (14.93) |
| 45-55 y | 55 (20.52) |
| 55 y or greater | 120 (44.78) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 92 (34.20) |
| Female | 177 (65.80) |
| Psoriasis severity | |
| Mild | 116 (43.94) |
| Moderate | 87 (32.95) |
| Severe | 61 (23.11) |
| Psoriasis subtype | |
| Plaque psoriasis | 141 (54.86) |
| Guttate psoriasis | 9 (3.50) |
| Flexural/inverse psoriasis | 6 (2.33) |
| Scalp/nail psoriasis | 23 (8.95) |
| Two or more | 78 (30.35) |
| Race | |
| Caucasian (White) | 240 (89.55) |
| African American (Black) | 20 (7.46) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1 (0.37) |
| American Indian/Alaskan | 2 (0.75) |
| Other | 5 (1.87) |
| Body mass index | |
| Underweight | 5 (1.94) |
| Normal | 58 (22.48) |
| Overweight | 67 (25.97) |
| Obese (class 1-3) | 128 (49.61) |