Download or read book Psychosocial Aspects of Skin Conditions and Diseases written by Andrew Robert Thompson and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing recognition of the interplay between psychosocial factors and skin disease in relation to disease onset, flare-up, adaptation, and management. Many skin conditions are complex systemic diseases which are influenced by psychophysiological factors, and which in turn have the potential to trigger psychological distress. Further, it is well established that skin conditions ranging from acne and alopecia to psoriasis and vitiligo can be associated with considerable psychosocial burden, stigmatisation, and outright discrimination. Unfortunately, despite recent advances in medical treatments for a number of skin conditions, evidence based psychological interventions specifically targeting distress associated with skin conditions remain in short supply.