Getting to know the brain-skin connection.
This results in a wide range of physiologic and immune reactions that can trigger or exacerbate skin conditions.
Understanding the world of psychodermatology.
So what does this mean for you and me?
The field of psychodermatology breaks up disorders into three general and sometimes overlapping categories:
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Psychophysiological: how our mind affects our skin.
Secondary psychiatric: how our skin affects mood.
Primary psychiatric: how our mood affects our skin.
Management of these conditions requires a multidisciplinary approach including dermatologic and psychiatric care.