| TNF-α | Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha. |
| IL | Interleukin. |
| IFN-γ | Interferon-gamma. |
| TGF-β | Transforming Growth Factor-beta. |
| Th | T-helper cells. |
| Tregs | Regulatory T cells. |
| HPA axis | Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal axis. |
| HPO axis | Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Ovarian axis. |
| PASI | Psoriasis Area Severity Index. |
| PCOS | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. |
| OCs | Oral Contraceptives. |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy. |
| PUVA | Psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy. |
| UVB | Ultraviolet B therapy. |
| ER | Estrogen Receptor. |
| SERMs | Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. |
| CBT | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid. |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration. |