Clinical Psychodermatology: A Casebook

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