Baciu Teodora, Neagu Adriana Elena, Saulescu Ioana Cristina, Opris-Belinski Daniela
Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Spitalul Clinic "Sfanta Maria", Bulevardul Ion Mihalache 37-39, 011172 Bucharest, Romania.
Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 11;14(12):4124. doi: 10.3390/jcm14124124.
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous, chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and skin, presenting with variable clinical outcomes. This review explores sex-related differences in PsA, emphasizing clinical implications, radiological manifestations, comorbidities, and tailored treatments. By examining these sex-based differences, the review aims to provide insights into how clinicians can adjust treatment strategies to better meet the distinct needs of male and female patients. A systematic review was conducted across national registries, interventional and observational studies, and meta-analyses including adults (≥18 years) diagnosed with PsA. The review focused on comparing clinical and radiological features, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes between sexes. A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase on 12 January 2025, with a final update on 4 April 2025. Out of 80 records identified, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria. Women more frequently presented peripheral arthritis, reported higher pain levels, and exhibited greater functional impairment. In contrast, men showed a higher prevalence of axial involvement, radiographic progression, and more severe skin disease. Overall, treatment responses were less favorable in women, particularly with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), as reflected by lower rates of achieving low disease activity and reduced treatment persistence. In terms of comorbidities, data on cardiovascular risk factors were inconsistent across sexes, while depression and fibromyalgia were more frequently reported in women. Marked sex differences exist in the clinical profile, therapeutic response, and comorbidity patterns of PsA patients. Recognizing and addressing these disparities is crucial for tailoring personalized treatment strategies and optimizing patient outcomes.
银屑病关节炎(PsA)是一种异质性慢性炎症性疾病,主要影响关节和皮肤,临床结局各异。本综述探讨了PsA中的性别差异,重点关注临床意义、影像学表现、合并症及针对性治疗。通过研究这些基于性别的差异,本综述旨在深入了解临床医生如何调整治疗策略,以更好地满足男性和女性患者的不同需求。我们对国家登记处、干预性和观察性研究以及包括诊断为PsA的成年人(≥18岁)的荟萃分析进行了系统综述。该综述侧重于比较两性之间的临床和影像学特征、合并症及治疗结局。于2025年1月12日在PubMed、Cochrane图书馆和Embase进行了全面的文献检索,并于2025年4月4日进行了最终更新。在确定的80条记录中,26项研究符合纳入标准。女性更常出现外周关节炎,报告的疼痛程度更高,功能障碍更严重。相比之下,男性的轴向受累、影像学进展及皮肤疾病更严重的患病率更高。总体而言,女性的治疗反应较差,尤其是使用肿瘤坏死因子抑制剂(TNFi)时,表现为达到低疾病活动度的比例较低且治疗持续性降低。在合并症方面,两性之间心血管危险因素的数据不一致,而女性更常报告抑郁症和纤维肌痛。PsA患者在临床特征、治疗反应和合并症模式方面存在明显的性别差异。认识并解决这些差异对于制定个性化治疗策略和优化患者结局至关重要。
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