Rheumatologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis are independent risk factors as well.Job stress appears to play a minor role accounting for about 3% of cases. In one study, women who were free of stress from work life saw an increase in the diameter of their blood vessels, leading to decreased progression of atherosclerosis. In contrast, women who had high levels of work-related stress experienced a decrease in the diameter of their blood vessels and significantly increased disease progression. Having a type A behavior pattern, a group of personality characteristics including time urgency, competitiveness, hostility, and impatience, is linked to an increased risk of coronary disease. Blood fats
High blood cholesterol (specifically, serum LDL concentrations; also referred to as LDL-C to denote low-density lipoprotien cholesterol). HDL (high density lipoprotein) has a protective effect over development of coronary artery disease. High blood triglycerides may play a role. High levels of lipoprotein(a), a compound formed when LDL cholesterol combines with a protein known as apolipoprotein(a).Dietary cholesterol does not appear to have a significant effect on blood cholesterol and thus recommendations about its consumption may not be needed. Saturated fat is still a concern. Genetics
The heritability of coronary artery disease has been estimated between 40% and 60%. Genome-wide association studies have identified over 160 genetic susceptibility loci for coronary artery disease. Other
Endometriosis in women under the age of 40. Depression and hostility appear to be risks.
Malassezia folliculitis or Pityrosporum folliculitis,  is a skin condition caused by infection by Malassezia (formerly Pityrosporum) yeast. : 314 The skin of the upper trunk area including the back, chest, arms and sometimes the neck is often affected and this condition is often seen in young to middle aged adults, although it has been known to occur in adults well into their sixties, and can also be found on the lower extremities as well. Its diagnosis is based on the pruritic (itchy) papulopustules found in a follicular pattern in these regions.Pustules are caused by an overgrowth of the yeast (a type of fungus) Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale), which plugs the follicles. M. furfur is lipophilic, requiring fatty acids like what is present in oily skin to proliferate. It has been shown that Malassezia yeast grows by consuming fatty acids with carbon chain lengths C11 to C24. Pityrosporum is part of the normal skin flora, but overgrows in certain conditions. Overgrowth is associated with oily skin, humidity or other pre-existing dermatologic conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and severe dandruff. See also
Skin lesion
List of cutaneous conditions


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