Until relatively recently, little attention has been paid to the potential efficacy of cannabinoids in the treatment of skin conditions. But as the endocannabinoid system is more fully understood, the role it plays in allergic response and inflammation of the skin has become increasingly important. In the near future it is likely that cannabinoid medicines might help treat skin conditions ranging from minor itching and dermatitis to eczema and psoriasis, and even skin tumors including malignant melanoma.178 From the tiny nerves attached to hair follicles to the nerves within the epidermis, to nearly every layer of the skin, there is evidence of the presence of the cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.179
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