Psychological interventions in the management of common skin conditions

The document from 2010 explores the relationship between psychological factors and skin conditions, advocating for the use of psychological interventions alongside conventional treatments. It notes that psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders are prevalent among dermatology patients and can exacerbate skin disorders. Treatments discussed include psychotropic drugs like SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, and sedating antihistamines, as well as non-drug therapies such as biofeedback, cognitive-behavioral methods, and hypnosis. The document also mentions the use of herbal therapies and supplements. It emphasizes that managing stress through nonpharmacologic treatments like exercise, meditation, and relaxation techniques can improve skin health. However, the document does not provide specific study sizes, limiting the ability to assess the strength of the evidence presented.