Psychodermatology
Psychodermatology
Psychodermatology (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkoʊ.dɜːr.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/) is a field of medicine that studies the interaction between the mind and the skin. The term is derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning mind, and "derma" meaning skin.
Overview
Psychodermatology is an interdisciplinary science, which is at the interface of dermatology and psychiatry. This discipline is divided into three categories: psychophysiological disorders, primary psychiatric disorders, and secondary psychiatric disorders.
Psychophysiological Disorders
Psychophysiological disorders are skin problems that are worsened by stress and emotional factors. Examples include psoriasis, eczema, hives, and rosacea.
Primary Psychiatric Disorders
Primary psychiatric disorders are conditions in which the skin disorder is the result of a mental disorder. Examples include delusional parasitosis, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania.
Secondary Psychiatric Disorders
Secondary psychiatric disorders are conditions in which the mental disorder is a result of a skin disorder. Examples include depression and anxiety due to chronic skin conditions such as acne or vitiligo.
Treatment
Treatment in psychodermatology often involves a combination of dermatological treatments and psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, and medication.
See Also
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic medicine
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Primary psychiatric disorders
- Secondary psychiatric disorders
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychodermatology
- Wikipedia's article - Psychodermatology
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