Modern research is pointing to the fact that CBD directly lessens the production of excess skin cells caused by psoriasis, but also that it’s beneficial for treating accompanying symptoms such as inflammation, pain, and itching.
Firstly, let’s check out the studies related to keratinocyte production.
A study from 2019 stated that the endocannabinoid system (an internal bodily system through which cannabinoids like CBD produce their therapeutic effects) is implicated in keeping optimal health in numerous different tissues, including the skin.
Here is a quote from the research: “Cannabinoid signaling is deeply involved in the maintenance of skin homeostasis, barrier formation and regeneration, and its dysregulation was implicated to contribute to several highly prevalent diseases and disorders, e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, scleroderma, acne, hair growth and pigmentation disorders, keratin diseases, various tumors, and itch.”