TLDR Mind-body techniques and a team approach can help manage skin conditions linked to psychological factors.
The article discussed the interaction between the mind and skin, particularly focusing on psychodermatoses, which are skin conditions linked to psychological factors. It identified three types of psychodermatoses: those stemming from psychiatric issues, those causing psychological distress due to their appearance, and those influenced by emotional states. The article emphasized the use of mind–body anti-stress techniques such as posture, diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation to help patients manage stress and its psychological effects. It advocated for a cooperative treatment approach involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists to address both skin and mental health aspects. Dermatologists manage skin symptoms, psychiatrists address mental health issues with medications, and psychotherapists use various therapies to correct behaviors and emotions, aiming for successful skin outcomes.
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