TLDR Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
The document reviews the relationship between stress and skin health, detailing how stress can lead to premature aging, exacerbate skin disorders like psoriasis, acne, and vitiligo, and cause DNA damage and inflammation. It introduces the concept of psychodermatology, which examines the interaction between the mind and skin, and notes that psychiatric disorders are common in patients with skin diseases. The review suggests that stress can trigger or worsen conditions such as atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, body dysmorphic disorder, alopecia areata, trichotillomania, rosacea, and vitiligo, all of which can significantly impact patients' psychological well-being. It emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, including psychological interventions, and the potential for stress-reducing medications to cause skin rashes. The document concludes by advocating for healthcare providers to recognize the role of stress in dermatological conditions and to incorporate stress evaluation and management into patient care.
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
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June 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” Mental and social factors greatly affect skin conditions and doctors find it hard to deal with these aspects.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
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December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
