Psychiatric evaluation in dermatology: an overview

Psychodermatology is an exciting field which deals with the close relationship that exists between dermatological and psychiatric disorders. A combined bio-psycho-social approach is essential for effective evaluation and treatment of these conditions. This review aims to give the practicing clinicia...

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Published in:	Indian journal of dermatology Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 39 - 43
Main Authors:	Ghosh, Sreyoshi, Behere, Rishikesh V, Sharma, Psvn, Sreejayan, K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-01-2013 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Acne Baldness Bio-psycho-social Dermatitis Dermatology evaluation Hair Interviews Morbidity Patients Personality disorders Prevalence studies (Epidemiology) Psoriasis psychiatric Psychiatry Psychological aspects Psychopathology Skin Skin diseases Symposium United States evaluation psychiatric Bio-psycho-social
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Summary:	Psychodermatology is an exciting field which deals with the close relationship that exists between dermatological and psychiatric disorders. A combined bio-psycho-social approach is essential for effective evaluation and treatment of these conditions. This review aims to give the practicing clinician an overview of psychiatric evaluation in patients with dermatological conditions.
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ISSN:	0019-5154 1998-3611
DOI:	10.4103/0019-5154.105286