The efficacy of metformin for the treatment of psoriasis: a meta-analysis study
Zhuo Huang, Jianhua Li, Hongbo Chen, Dan Yu, Shuwen Sun
Abstract
Introduction: Metformin has potential in treating patients with psoriasis, and this meta-analysis aims to explore the impact of metformin supplementation on treatment efficacy for psoriasis. Material and methods: The PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases were systematically searched, and we included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of metformin on treatment efficacy for patients with psoriasis. Results: = 0.003). Conclusions: Metformin supplementation effectively improves treatment efficacy and metabolic syndrome in psoriasis patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMetforminPsoriasisInternal medicineMeta-analysisConfidence intervalPsoriasis Area and Severity IndexCochrane LibraryOdds ratioRandomized controlled trialGastroenterologyDermatologyInsulinPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisAutoimmune Bullous Skin DiseasesDermatology and Skin Diseases