Friday, July 19, 2019

Psychodermatology: Where the Skin and the Mind Interact


Hi there, Psychodermatology is a relatively new discipline in psychosomatic medicine. It is the interaction between the mind and the skin.

Let’s learn more about it!

Dermatology is focused on the “external” visible disease

Psychiatry is more focused on the “internal” nonvisible disease



For dermatologists, it is easy to identify the psoriasis patient with psoriatic arthritis, the patient with alopecia receiving chemotherapy for her breast cancer, and the patient on dialysis with uremic pruritus. Conversely, the patient with the bugs crawling under his skin, the itchy elderly widower and the depressed acne patient become more of a challenge.

One-third of all patients in dermatology have emotional disorders. The understanding of the relationship between the psyche and the skin is complex, fascinating, and one that puzzles many physicians.

Psychodermatology has emerged as a new subspecialty of dermatology and psychiatry

Psychodermatological disorders can be classified into the following four different categories:
  • Psychophysiological Disorders
These are true dermatological disorders that became worse with emotional stress.
Example: Psoriasis

  • Primary Psychiatric Disorders
These are not exactly dermatological disorder but have serious psychopathy. These are self-induced cutaneous manifestations
Example: Delusions of Parasitosis

  • Secondary Psychiatric Disorders
These are the psychological disorders that patients develop in response to their dermatologic disease.
Skin disorders result in psychological problems such as decreased self-esteem, depression, or social phobia
Example: Acne

  • Cutaneous Sensory Disorders
Often may present with or without psychiatric disturbances, but depression and anxiety are the most common comorbid conditions


To date, we still do not know enough about how to deal with this issue, although ironically this is the most important and practical question.

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

It’s Summer!! Are you at RISK?


Summer is the hottest of the four seasons. Who cares, its vacation time. Are you planning to hit the beach to get yourself tanned? Then, this blog is for you!

Summer isn't a good time for your skin. We all know that the sun gives us heat and light. Do you know what else it gives?


Shocked! Let’s see in detail!

First will understand the UVA and UVB differences:

UVA light has a longer wave that penetrates the thickest layer of skin, called the dermis. Unprotected exposure to UVA rays can lead to skin aging, wrinkles, and a suppressed immune system.

UVB rays have a shorter wave. It causes sunburn and also responsible to cause Skin cancer.
So UVB is the culprit. He is responsible for SKIN CANCER!


(OMG! I already exposed so much…Do I Have Skin Cancer?)

If you have any of the below symptoms don’t wait to consult a DERMATOLOGIST!
  • Smooth and pearly skin
  • Appear as a firm, red lump or may look sunken in the middle
  • Appear as a pearly brown or black lump if you have darker skin
  • Itchy feeling which bleeds easily
  • Develops a crust or scab
  • Begin to heal but never completely heal
  • Look like a flat, red spot that is scaly and crusty

Prevention is better than cure. Here comes the tip session to avoid SKIN CANCER:
  • Seek the shade, particularly between 10 am and 4 pm
  • Don’t get too sunburnt
  • Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds
  • Cover up with clothing including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
  • Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to the entire body 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours after swimming or excessive sweating
  • Keep new-born and babies out of the sun
  • Examine your skin head-to-toe every month
  • See a dermatologist at least once a year


Take care of your skin and health…Have a happy Summer!!


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