Psychodermatology: An Overview

PSYCHODERMATOLOGY

Psychodermatology: An Overview

Jun
2013
Vol. 32. No. 2
Argentina Leon, MD | Ethan C Levin, MD | John Y M Koo, MD
Psychodermatology is an interface between dermatology and psychiatry. The different disorders within psychodermatology can be categorized in 2 ways: by the type of psychodermatologic disorder or by the underlying psychiatric disorder. The types of psychodermatologic disorders include psychophysiological, primary psychiatric, secondary psychiatric, and cutaneous sensory disorder. The psychiatric disorders include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis. This manuscript gives an overview of the different psychodermatologic disorders, underlying psychiatric disorders, and how to manage psychodermatology cases. Semin Cutan Med Surg 32:64-67 © 2013 Frontline Medical Communications
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