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Clearance of psoriasis after ischemic stroke
Erica B Lee1, Kelly A Reynolds2, Deeti J Pithadia3
1John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA.
Cutis
|March 21, 2019
Summary
The nervous system influences psoriasis. A patient with psoriasis saw complete remission after an ischemic stroke, suggesting a link between neurologic events and psoriasis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Neuroscience
- Immunology
Background:
- The nervous system's role in psoriasis pathogenesis is not fully understood.
- Clinical observations suggest a connection, with psoriasis sparing neurologic disease areas and improving with nerve damage.
- Neuropeptides like substance P (SP) are implicated in psoriasis development.
Observation:
- A case study of a patient with psoriasis is presented.
- The patient experienced a complete remission of psoriasis symptoms.
Findings:
- The psoriasis remission occurred following an ischemic stroke.
- This suggests a potential causal or significant correlative link between acute neurologic events and psoriasis resolution.
Implications:
- Neurologic events may influence or even resolve psoriasis.
- Further research into neuro-immune interactions in psoriasis is warranted.
- This case opens new avenues for understanding psoriasis triggers and potential therapeutic targets.
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