The impact of hormones in autoimmune cutaneous diseases

CONCLUSION: Pregnancy, menopause, contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy, and breast cancer treatment drugs result in substantial shifts in hormone levels. Additionally, hormone levels are altered by aromatase inhibitors and anti-estrogen medications. These fluctuations can modulate mechanisms influencing autoimmune skin abnormalities.PMID:38317519 | DOI:10.1080/09546634.2024.2312241

Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment - February 6, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lais Lopes Almeida Gomes Adrienne J Werth Preethi Thomas Victoria P Werth Source Type: research