Psychiatric disorders associated with some chronic dermatologic diseases among a group of Egyptian dermatology outpatient clinic attendants

Conclusion: Patients with chronic dermatologic diseases are at high risk of developing psychological problems which may continue even after improvement of skin disease. The associated psychiatric disorders can range from short episodes of depression to major depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorders, and sleep disorders and can even extend to suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts. Management of the interaction between the mind and the skin can help to improve patients’ skin conditions and eventually their quality of life.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research