Psychosomatic Concepts in Dermatology
June 1983
in “
Archives of dermatology
”
TLDR Mental and social factors greatly affect skin conditions and doctors find it hard to deal with these aspects.
The document reviewed the historical development of psychosomatic concepts in dermatology, explored theories on somatization and disease selection, and discussed relevant basic science findings. It provided a working classification of psychocutaneous diseases and offered suggestions for improving clinical practice in addressing the psychological and social factors influencing dermatological conditions.
