Table 3.
Physical examination findings in EOP and LOP
| Variables | Total patients (N = 160) | EOP (N = 121) | LOP (N = 39) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic BP, mm/Hg | 118.17 ± 13.39 | 116.24 ± 12.46 | 124.18 ± 14.55 | |
| mean±SD (range) | (90–160) | (90–150) | (100–160) | 0.005 |
| Diastolic BP, mm/Hg | 79.31 ± 10.94 | 78.14 ± 10.02 | 82.95 ± 12.86 | |
| mean±SD (range) | (50–120) | (50–100) | (60–120) | 0.047 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28.02 ± 4.93 | 27.62 ± 5.16 | 29.27 ± 3.94 | |
| mean±SD (range) | (16.67–46.90) | (16.67–46.90) | (21.39–39.40) | 0.020 |
| Waist circumference/men, cm | 102.07 ± 13.55 | 101.13 ± 13.97 | 105.83 ± 11.31 | |
| mean±SD (range) | (76–143) | (76–143) | (79–129) | 0.190 |
| Waist circumference/women, cm | 99.80 ± 13.29 | 98.67 ±14.62 | 102.42 ± 9.29 | |
| mean±SD (range) | (76–149) | (76–149) | (84–127) | 0.282 |
BMI = body mass index; BP = blood pressure; EOP = early onset psoriasis; LOP = late onset psoriasis; SD = standard deviation.