{"id":29610,"date":"2024-03-01T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabishealthnews.co.uk\/?p=29610"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:57:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:57:45","slug":"the-role-of-the-endocannabinoid-system-in-dermatological-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabishealthnews.co.uk\/2024\/03\/01\/the-role-of-the-endocannabinoid-system-in-dermatological-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"The role of the endocannabinoid system in dermatological diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an extract from the handbook, Principles of Clinical Cannabinology,<\/em> Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco explore the cutaneous Endocannabinoid System and its potential applications in treating various dermatological conditions.<\/h3>\n

The skin, the body’s largest organ, serves not only as a protective barrier but also plays crucial roles in neuroendocrine and immunological functions. Dermatological diseases, affecting a significant portion of the population, can have far-reaching consequences for both physical and mental health.<\/p>\n

The Skin and the Endocannabinoid Syst<\/b>em<\/h4>\n

The historical use of <\/span>Cannabis Sativa L.<\/span><\/i> for medicinal purposes, including topical applications, dates back to <\/span>ancient civilizations such as China, Egypt, and the Arab world of the Middle Ages. Archaeological evidence supports the use of cannabis preparations to treat wounds, ulcers, skin diseases, and even as a bandage for preserving the dead.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the early 20th century, before the prohibitionist wave against cannabis, tinctures and ointments containing cannabis were commonly <\/span>sold in pharmacies for medicinal use. Despite the historical anecdotal data supporting the topical use of cannabis, the scientific understanding of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in the skin<\/a> was only recently discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Components and Functions of the ECS in the Skin<\/b><\/h4>\n

The ECS is present in the skin, acting as a regulator of various functions, given its role as a general regulator of the human body’s homeostasis.<\/p>\n

Various elements of the ECS have been identified in the skin, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n