Sleep deprivation and the skin.
Usamah M AfzalFaisal R AliPublished in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2023)
Sleep is an under evaluated symptom when assessing patients with cutaneous disease. Consequently, the relationship between sleep deprivation and disease burden is often not considered. The focus of our review article is to explore the bi-directional relationship between sleep and cutaneous disease investigating the disruption in circadian rhythmicity and skin homeostasis. Management strategies should focus on optimising disease control coupled with improving sleep hygiene.