Catastrophic Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa Exacerbated by Emotional Stress

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022 Dec 30:15:2943-2947. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S396539. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

We present the first case of a patient with indolent polyarteritis nodosa who suffered severe exacerbations following significant emotional stressors. This report highlights the close relationship between emotions and autoimmune diseases mediated by the deleterious effects of stressors presumptively by skewing immunity from Type 1 to Type 2.

Keywords: autoimmunity; psychology; stressors; vasculitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports