Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.
January 2017 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The CRH/CRH-R1 system might be involved in causing lichen planus.
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January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience” CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.