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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

An Overview on Atopic Dermatitis, Oxidative Stress, and Psychological Stress: Possible Role of Nutraceuticals as an Additional Therapeutic Strategy.

Clara Alessandrello, Serena Sanfilippo, Paola L Minciullo, Sebastiano Gangemi

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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18 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Clara AlessandrelloSchool and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Serena SanfilippoSchool and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Paola L MinciulloSchool and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Sebastiano GangemiSchool and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with a considerable impact on patients' quality of life. Its etiology is multifactorial and, among the predisposing factors, a role is played by oxidative stress. Pollution, recurrent infections, and psychological stress contribute to oxidative stress, amplifying the production of proinflammatory cytokines and worsening barrier damage. There are various oxidative stress mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of AD. Moreover, AD often appears to be associated with psychological disorders such as alexithymia, depression, and anxiety due to severe itching and related insomnia, as well as social distress and isolation. The increasing incidence of AD requires the evaluation of additional therapeutic approaches in order to reduce the psychological burden of this condition. Our review aims to evaluate the role of some nutraceuticals in AD treatment and its related psychological comorbidities. The combination of some natural compounds (flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, isothiocyanates) with traditional AD treatments might be useful in improving the effectiveness of therapy, by reducing chronic inflammation and preventing flare-ups, and in promoting corticosteroid sparing. In addition, some of these nutraceuticals also appear to have a role in the treatment of psychological disorders, although the underlying oxidative stress mechanisms are different from those already known for AD.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, AtopicDietary SupplementsOxidative StressStress, PsychologicalAnimalsHumansalexithymiaanxietyatopic dermatitisdepressionnatural compoundsnutraceuticalsoxidative stresspsychological disorders

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PMID38732239
PMCPMC11084351

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