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Depression Linked to Immune Pathways Opens New Treatment Direction

Emerging research suggests shared inflammatory biology between depression and skin diseases may guide targeted therapies

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Naveen Sankar S
Mar 19, 2026
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New studies indicate that a subset of major depressive disorder may be driven by immune system dysregulation similar to atopic dermatitis, raising the possibility that targeted anti-inflammatory treatments could complement or reshape current approaches.

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A multidisciplinary research effort led by Helen He, MD, at the Icahn School of Medicine …

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