THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STRESS HORMONES IN PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin condition characterized by inflamed and scaly lesions of skin. Whilst the pathogenesis of psoriasis is not known, psychological stress has been implicated as a potential trigger in the onset and exacerbation of the condition. Psychiatric and psychological...

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Main Authors: F Zangeneh, A Fazeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-12-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3525