Elevated Platelet Activation in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis: Increased Plasma Levels of β-Thromboglobulin and Platelet Factor 4

Abstract

Our results show that blood platelets are activated in patients with AD or psoriasis, suggesting that activated platelets play a role in the pathomechanism of chronic skin inflammation. Furthermore, plasma beta-TG and PF4 may be markers for the severity of AD and psoriasis.