Therapeutic approach with fatty acids in psoriasis: A systematic review
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinical impacts of topical and/or oral administration of compounds rich in omega-3 fatty acids from various sources, such as oils and foods, on psoriatic lesions.
Design: A systematic review was carried out.
Data sources: Searches were conducted in six databases (PubMed, Cochrane, VHL, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) using descriptors related to fatty acids and psoriasis.
Study selection: Inclusion criteria were studies published in the last 10 years (2013-2023) that involved patients with psoriasis and provided quantitative clinical outcome data, such as psoriasis severity scale.
Data extraction: Two independent reviewers carried out the initial screening of the titles and abstracts identified in the search. The quality of studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, the Risk of Bias in Randomized Studies of Interventions, and the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist.
Results: Out of 8570 articles identified, 9 met the inclusion criteria. The quality of randomized clinical trials and observational studies varied from low to high risk of bias, according to the respective parameters of each checklist.
Conclusions: Most studies demonstrated that the topical and/or oral administration of omega-3 fatty acids from different sources significantly improved clinical parameters, as measured by severity scales and the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI).
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