BACKGROUND Dermatologists provide the bulk of psychocutaneous care; however, recent studies suggest that dermatologists believe they are largely underprepared to treat most psychocutaneous conditions. OBJECTIVE We sought to identify gaps in psychodermatologic knowledge among practicing dermatologists in two academic institutions. METHODS An online survey was sent to 59 dermatologists at the...

The interaction between the mind and diseases of the skin has been the study focus for many researchers worldwide. The field of Psychodermatology, or Psychocutaneous Medicine, is the result of the merging of two major medical specialties, psychiatry and dermatology. Although the history of Psychodermatology is rather old and interesting, the field has only recently gained popularity. Since anci...

Psoriasis is a chronic hyperproliferative condition of the epidermis which requires systemic therapy. Anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, alcoholism, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation are commonest psychological problems encountered in psoriasis. Quality life may be severely affected by nature psoriasis as well need long treatment. In general, factors include stigmatization, depression a...

Psychological problems are often manifest in the skin. In fact, it is estimated that between 20% and 30% of all skin disorders have some psychological component. Many patients who have psychocutaneous disorders—which are often direct evidence of or secondary to psychological abberations—drift from one physician to another, trying to find one savvy enough to cure their “skin condition.” Furtherm...

Background: A high percentage of the patients referred to dermatologic clinics are either suffer from self inflicted disorders or from misinterpretation about their own health and organ integrity and or may suffer from different skin sensations including itching, pain, and burning; all of which may develop as a result of their underlying psychopathologies. Objective: Identification of underlyin...