Psychodermatology

Psychodermatology is the treatment of skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques. It is a subspecialty of dermatology.

Frequently treated conditions are: psoriasis, eczema, hives, genital and oral herpes, acne, warts, skin allergies, pain and burning sensations, hair loss and compulsive skin picking and hair pulling. Psychological or psychiatric treatments are the primary treatments for some dermatological disorders, including trichotillomania and Morgellons.[1][2][3][4]

Techniques include used relaxation, meditation, hypnosis and self-hypnosis, psychotropic medications, biofeedback, and focused psychotherapy.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mohammad Jafferany, "Psychodermatology: A Guide to Understanding Common Psychocutaneous Disorders" Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2007; 9(3): 203–213. PMCID: PMC1911167
  2. ↑ Sarah DeWeerdt "Psychodermatology: An emotional response" Nature 492, S62–S63 (20 December 2012) doi:10.1038/492S62a
  3. ↑ Mapes, Diane (2007-02-12). "Does your skin need a shrink?". MSNBC. Retrieved 2013-08-03.
  4. ↑ Singer, Natasha (2005-07-28). "SKIN DEEP; If You Think It, It Will Clear". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-08-03.


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