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. |