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