[The indices of the blood serum lipid and hormonal spectra in patients with diffuse neurodermatitis].

Thirty-two female patients suffering from neurodermatitis were examined. Increased hydrocortisone level and reduced estrogen concentration in the blood serum were observed during exacerbation of the condition. During remission these parameters normalized. Exacerbations were associated with marked dyslipidemia at the expense of elevated concentrations of triglycerides, free cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins in the blood serum; these parameters also showed a tendency to normalization during remission. A correlation could be traced between hormonal imbalance and disturbances of lipid metabolism regulated by these hormones. The authors emphasize the necessity of correcting dyslipidemia during exacerbation of diffuse neurodermatitis.