Stressful major life events and chronic urticaria: Its role in induction or exacerbation of the disease

Choudhari, Preeti Ganesh; Hundi, Ganesh Kamath; Sukumar, D

doi:10.4103/cdr.cdr_116_20

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“…Research has explored associations between SLEs and dermatological conditions like psoriasis and chronic urticaria, yet the causal pathways remain unclear. 9,10,27 Notably, discussions on potential links between mental and emotional states and skin cancer are limited, despite a growing body of evidence connecting the mind, stress, and skin health. 28 To date, common skin cancer prevention strategies often focus solely on sun protection and early detection, alongside considerations of genetic risk factors such as a fair skin.…”

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“…The complex connections between mind and body are well acknowledged, with emotional and mental states impacting our physiological well‐being, including the skin. Research has explored associations between SLEs and dermatological conditions like psoriasis and chronic urticaria, yet the causal pathways remain unclear 9,10,27 . Notably, discussions on potential links between mental and emotional states and skin cancer are limited, despite a growing body of evidence connecting the mind, stress, and skin health 28 .…”

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“…6,7 An extensive meta-analysis demonstrated an association between stress-related psychosocial factors and increased cancer incidence in healthy individuals, as well as diminished survival among cancer patients. 8 Despite the expanding body of research exploring the relationship between stress, SLEs, and skin diseases, 9,10 skin cancer (cutaneous malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, mainly Basal Cell Carcinoma [BCC] and Squamous Cell Carcinoma [SCC]) has predominantly been attributed to UV exposure and genetic factors.…”

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“…Despite the expanding body of research exploring the relationship between stress, SLEs, and skin diseases, 9,10 skin cancer (cutaneous malignant melanoma and non‐melanoma skin cancers, mainly Basal Cell Carcinoma [BCC] and Squamous Cell Carcinoma [SCC]) has predominantly been attributed to UV exposure and genetic factors. To date, limited research has focused on the link between stress exposure and skin cancer.…”

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Stressful life events and the occurrence of skin cancer

Shidlo,

Lazarov,

Benyamini

2024

Psycho-Oncology

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ObjectiveIt is widely acknowledged that emotional states can influence skin conditions, yet limited research has delved into the impact of stress on skin cancer development. This retrospective study sought to expand the perspective on skin cancer risk factors by investigating the complex relationship between stressful life events and the incidence of skin cancer.MethodsThe sample included 268 individuals followed‐up in a dermatological clinic, in three groups: Patients who had previously been diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma and are currently in remission (32%), those who had been diagnosed with non‐melanoma skin cancer (30%), and a control group who are at risk for skin cancer (38%). Participants filled in questionnaires regarding childhood and adulthood life events, and loss and gain of resources following their subjectively most stressful event in adulthood. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the associations of life events with skin cancer occurrence, and mediating and moderating effects of resource loss/gain.ResultsAdverse childhood experiences were associated with melanoma occurrence, with the melanoma group reporting significantly more such experiences compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Resource loss from subjectively significant stressful life events in adulthood partially mediated the association between adverse childhood experiences and melanoma incidence.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that there may be intricate connections between stress, life events, adaptation to change, and skin cancer, which future research may further unravel. This study underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to stress management, coping strategies development, and skin cancer prevention in healthcare settings.

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