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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2008-12-01
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Series: | Acta Medica Iranica |
Online Access: | https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3525 |