Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and Psychodermatology

    April 2023 in “ Skin Health and Disease ”
    G. W. M. Millington, Hannah E. Palmer
    Studysummary This review discusses the interplay between dermatology and psychology in psychodermatology, highlighting the impact of neuroendocrine stress pathways on skin diseases and the importance of considering skin of color.
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