Brain-Skin Connection: Stress, Inflammation and Skin Aging

Title:Brain-Skin Connection: Stress, Inflammation and Skin Aging

Volume: 13 Issue: 3

Author(s): Ying Chen Chen and John Lyga

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Keywords: Inflammation, skin aging, stress response.

Abstract: The intricate relationship between stress and skin conditions has been documented since ancient times. Recent clinical observations also link psychological stress to the onset or aggravation of multiple skin diseases. However, the exact underlying mechanisms have only been studied and partially revealed in the past 20 years or so. In this review, the authors will discuss the recent discoveries in the field of “Brain-Skin Connection”, summarizing findings from the overlapping fields of psychology, endocrinology, skin neurobiology, skin inflammation, immunology, and pharmacology.

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Chen Ying Chen and Lyga John, Brain-Skin Connection: Stress, Inflammation and Skin Aging, Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets (Discontinued) 2014; 13(3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1871528113666140522104422