Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in psoriatic patients: A controlled study.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and compare the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in a group of psoriatic patients and healthy subjects, and its correlation to multiple clinical parameters.

Study Design: 100 psoriatic patients and 100 closely matched controls underwent clinical oral examination. Oral lesions were diagnosed according to the criteria proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oral Candida colonization and candidiasis in patients with psoriasis.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate oral Candida colonization and candidosis in a group of patients with psoriasis and controls.

Study Design: A total of 100 patients with psoriasis and matched controls underwent the concentrated oral rinse test for Candida isolation. Candida species were identified by the VITEK 2 Identification System.