Abstract Title:

Cannabis for refractory psoriasis-high hopes for a novel treatment and a literature review.

Abstract Source:

Curr Clin Pharmacol. 2016 May 11. Epub 2016 May 11. PMID: 27164964

Abstract Author(s):

Nima Derakhshan, Mahboubeh Kazemi

Article Affiliation:

Nima Derakhshan

Abstract:

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by hyper proliferation of keratinocytes. Although the exact pathophysiology of psoriasis is not entirely understood, immune system and its interaction with nervous system has been postulated and investigated as the underlying mechanism. The interaction between these two systems through cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and also endocannabinoid system, may suggest cannabinoids as potential addition to anti-psoriatic armamentarium.

Study Type : Review

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