Handbook of Psychodermatology

Living with a skin condition can have a significant impact on way of life and
emotional well-being. A new specialty, psychodermatology, was invented to
address the interaction of the mind and the skin. Psychodermatology is the
treatment of skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques. It is a
controversial subspecialty of dermatology because it postulates that a variety of
skin conditions can be healed by the mind. This book is a concise guide to
psychodermatology for dermatologists.This book gives an overview by providing
clinicians with an understanding of the psychological issues associated with
dermatological issues. The chapters discuss different types of skin disorder and
treatment strategies including meditation, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and
psychopharmacology. The text differentiates clearly between primary and
secondary psychological disorders, and psychophysiological conditions. It is a
concise guide to management of psychological impact of skin disorders. The
chapters have been written by the renowned and internationally established
dermatologists. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and
dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Scientists
and students willfind this bookvaluable