Chronic Psychological Stress Increases Transepidermal Water Loss and Impairs Skin Barrier Recovery

skin-neuroendocrine · Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2024

Sustained cortisol elevation slowed skin barrier recovery by 37% and increased water loss — measurable within 3 weeks of chronic stress exposure.

Authors

Kim JE, Cho BK, Cho DH, Park HJ

Sustained cortisol elevation slowed skin barrier recovery by 37% and increased water loss — measurable within 3 weeks of chronic stress exposure.