Clinical Psychodermatology

Psychodermatology includes the study of psychocutaneous
conditions and the psychosocial implications of skin disease. Although the
field is relatively new, its basic principles date back thousands of years;
Hippocrates himself, in the fifth century BCE, acknowledged the effect of
stress on his skin on several occasions.

Clinical
Psychodermatology examines the practical aspects of psychocutaneous
medicine. The book opens with an introduction to psychodermatology,
exploring the interface of psychiatry and dermatology and discussing the
current classification system of psychodermatological disorders.
It also
provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of psychocutaneous
disorders in outpatient practice before examining the interplay between
psychiatric medications and dermatological side effects and dermatological
medications and psychiatric side effects.

This guide features nearly
50 real-world case reports that illustrate psychodermatological disorders
such as
* Alopecia areata
* Delusional infestation
* Dermatitis
artefacta
* Prurigo nodularis
* Psoriasis

Each individual
patient presentation includes its own diagnosis and tailored treatment
approach. The cases themselves are sourced from around the world, including
countries such as Poland, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United Arab
Emirates-serving to emphasize the effects of local culture and geographical
influences in the presentation of each disorder.

Throughout, clinical
photographs augment the understanding of specific psychodermatology
cases.
Clinical Psychodermatology is a necessary addition to
the literature and a practical, clinically relevant resource for psychiatry
and dermatology residents, midlevel providers, psychiatrists, and
dermatologists to diagnose and treat psychodermatological disorders