Psychodermatology
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Psychodermatology is the practice of treating skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques. It is a subspecialty of dermatology.
Some feel[who?] 30 to 60% of patients who seek medical help for skin problems have emotional issues as well. These stressors can keep the most advanced medical treatment from working effectively. This is somewhat speculation. The skin and stress connection is very complex and while some feel a large percentage might be due to emotional stress other factors can come in to play such as external factors, genetic factors etc. This is why some who experience stress do not experience skin conditions
The most frequently treated disorders are: psoriasis, eczema, hives, genital and oral herpes, acne, warts, skin allergies, pain and burning sensations, hair loss and compulsive skin picking and hair pulling. Psychological or psychiatric treatments are the primary treatments for some skin disorders, including trichotillomania and Morgellons.
Techniques include: relaxation, meditation, hypnosis and self-hypnosis, psychotropic medications, biofeedback, and focused psychotherapy.
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