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Abstract Summary Psoriasis, a chronic erythemato squamous dermatitis that affects about 2-3% of the population, is characterized by abnormal keratinocyte hyperproliferation , which make thickening of the epidermis and of the stratum corneum. Psoriasis vulgaris accounts for 90% of the psoriasis cases and is characterized by well delineated reddish and scaly papules and plaques Sexual function (SF) is an essential component of life. For this reason, sexual dysfunction (SD) can have a negative impact on the well-being of an individual Sexual dysfunction (SD) is defined as difficulty experienced by an individual or couple during any stage of normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal or orgasm, it can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality of sexual life Psoriasis is a skin condition with a high rate of psychiatric comorbidity, if goes unrecognized. the negative consequences of mood disorders like depression and anxiety will affecton patient quality of life The greater frequency of sexual dysfunctions in association with psoriasis may respond to different factors. On the one hand, psoriasis can cause an alteration in body image that could produce feelings of low self-esteem, stigmatization and decreased confidence; these could lead to sexual dysfunctions, just as genital involvement may be a direct impediment to sex. In this study ,found that psoriasis have significant effect on sexual functions showing decrease in all domains except satisfication Also , there is cardinal effect and negative impact of depression ,anxiety on sexual functions . However, depression has no additional effect on sexual dysfunction in psoriasis patient . Also ,there is sever sexual dysfunction in patients with genital psoriasis . Dermatologist should think in psoriasis associated comorbidities as depression ,anxiety and sexual dysfunction to provide better quality of life for psoriasis patients . |