Psychodermatology: a molecular link between psoriasis and anxiety disorder

Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2018 Dec;27(4):179-183.

Abstract

This article describes premises for the development of psychodermatology. An analysis of research literature and data is presented based on the example of psoriasis and anxiety disorder. Protein molecules with altered concentrations in patients with psoriasis and anxiety disorder compared to controls are identified (chemokine [C-C motif] ligand 2, corticotropin-release hormone, growth hormone 1, leptin, and tumor necrosis factor with increased concentration and brain-derived neurotrophic factor with decreased concentration). All molecules are secretory peptides. In the future, the information obtained may make it possible to pursue an in-depth study of the molecular mechanisms underlying psychodermatology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety Disorders / complications*
  • Anxiety Disorders / metabolism
  • Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor / metabolism
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / metabolism
  • Growth Hormone / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Leptin / metabolism
  • Psoriasis / metabolism
  • Psoriasis / psychology*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / metabolism

Substances

  • Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
  • Leptin
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Growth Hormone
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone