Psychodermatology: Emotional Factors and Treatment Approaches

In the 1992 review on psychodermatology, the authors categorized skin disorders influenced by emotional factors into three types: psychophysiologic, primary psychiatric, and secondary psychiatric disorders. They highlighted the necessity of diagnosing the underlying psychological condition to effectively manage these disorders with psychopharmacologic treatments. The review also addressed cultural stigmas in Pakistan affecting treatment compliance, the impact of disfiguring skin conditions on mental health, and the effectiveness of psychopharmacologic agents in treating both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric conditions. The field was noted to be more developed in Europe and Japan compared to the United States, and the authors aimed to encourage further interest and interdisciplinary collaboration. The document did not provide specific study numbers or participant details.