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The skin and nervous system both come from the ectoderm embryologically
This is a comprehensive 45-minute introduction to Psychodermatology.
We recommend to watch this presentation cutting it in parts as it brings an accurate overview of what makes Psychodermatology…there is a lot to learn.
Presentation structure
- definition of psychodermatology
- skin conditions with psychological component:
- psoriasis
- atopic dermatitis (sorry for the 2 minutes “freeze”)
- Psychiatric disorders with an impact on the skin (Psychocutaneous conditions) (Primary psychiatric disorders)
- Delusions of Parasitosis (Ekbom’s disease)
- The madbox sign !
- Dermatitis Artefacta
- Trichotillomania and other induced hair disorders
- Obsessive-comoulisive disorders (OCDs)
- Hand washing
- lip picking
- liplicking
- Nail bitting
- Skin picking and skin cutting
- Delusions of Parasitosis (Ekbom’s disease)
- Skin conditions inducing Psychiatric Disorders (Secondary Psychiatric Disorders)
- Acne Excoriee
- Vitiligo
- Alopecia Areata
- Management approach in Psychodermatology
- Why patients often refuse to be referred to a psychiatrist
- Medication
- Depression caused by Dermatologic medication (isotretinoin for example)
- Psychotropic drugs used in dermatology
- Treatment of psychiatric symptoms
- Complementary therapies in Psychodermatology (eg acupuncture)
- Measurement of Quality of life (DLQI)
Presented by Professor Mohammad Jafferany, MD (USA) and the World Skin Health Day in Guinea, 2021