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    Glossary psychodermatology

    field studying mind-skin connection affecting conditions like alopecia

    Psychodermatology is a field that explores the connection between the mind and skin, examining how psychological factors like stress, anxiety, and depression can influence skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia. It integrates principles from dermatology and psychiatry to provide holistic treatment approaches, addressing both the physical symptoms and the underlying psychological triggers.

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      research Psychodermatology

      41 citations , March 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This review provides practical guidelines for managing psychodermatologic disorders and concludes that psychopharmacologic agents offer a useful option for treatment, considering the underlying psychopathologic condition.

      research Psychodermatology

      25 citations , January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”
      This review discusses common psychodermatologic conditions and provides practical diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations but reports no new results; the authors emphasize the challenge of treating patients who lack insight into their psychiatric symptoms.

      research Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and Psychodermatology

      11 citations , April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease”
      This review discusses the interplay between dermatology and psychology in psychodermatology, highlighting the impact of neuroendocrine stress pathways on skin diseases and the importance of considering skin of color.

      research Update on psychodermatological disorders

      5 citations , February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      This article reviews the interconnectedness of the skin and nervous system and discusses various treatment options for psychophysiological skin disorders, reporting no new clinical results.

      research Optimizing treatment of compulsive hair pulling in children and young people: A case series from a pediatric psychodermatology service

      1 citations , March 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
      In this study, a multidisciplinary psychodermatology service treating children and young people with compulsive hair pulling reported varied success, with 45.4% achieving complete resolution and 36.4% seeing substantial improvement, suggesting a hybrid care model may benefit patient engagement and therapy outcomes.
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