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Review
. 2016 Sep;17(3):295-304.
doi: 10.1007/s11154-016-9367-y.

Stress-related skin disorders

Alex Alexopoulos  1 , George P Chrousos  2
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Review

Stress-related skin disorders

Alex Alexopoulos et al. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Emerging research has suggested that the skin is not only a target of organismal distress but also an active participant of the stress response through production of local "HPA axis" components, peripheral nerve endings, and resident skin cells, including keratinocytes, mast cells, and immune/immune accessory cells. There are also bidirectional communication pathways between the brain and the skin, which play significant roles in integrating these interactions. In this review, we summarize the intricate relations between stress and several skin conditions. We have tried to identify the underlying mechanisms that link stress to the common dermatoses according to the latest scientific findings.

Keywords: Acne; Alopecia areata; Atopic dermatitis; Hormones; Neuroendocrinology; Psoriasis; Skin; Stress; Vitiligo.

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