Is there a sex bias for psoriatic arthritis, similar to other autoimmune diseases?

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    Unlike several other autoimmune diseases, psoriatic arthritis does not have a clear sex bias; some studies indicate similar incidence rates between men/boys and women/girls, whereas others suggest a higher incidence in men/boys. This variability may depend on the specific population in the study.

    Many autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s, and lupus have a female sex bias, meaning that they affect a disproportionate number of women compared to men. In contrast, whether or not there is a sex bias for psoriatic arthritis is less clear. Although some studies have reported that the incidence of psoriatic arthritis does not differ between males and females[1], this may depend on the population, as other studies have suggested that males may have increased incidence of the disease.[2]

    Is there a sex bias for psoriatic arthritis, similar to other autoimmune diseases? - Examine