Dermatol. praxi. 2011;5(4):210-212

Psychosocial aspects of miscellaneous dermatosis

PhDr.Jaroslava Raudenská, Ph.D., PhDr.Alena Javůrková, Ph.D.

Oddělení klinické psychologie FN v Motole a 2. LF UK Praha

Oddělení klinické psychologie FN KV Praha

This article summarizes the biopsychosoical model of miscellanesous dermatosis, which states in other connections diagnostic a therapeutic

procedures in dermatology and psychosocial level of dermatosis. Focuses first of all on psychosocial mechanisms, which can

contribute to the formation, expression and maintenance of dermatological symptoms. Describes some psychological factors, also

reviews the psychosocial impact of skin diseases generally, the impact of stress on skin, importace of social support and comorbidity

with psychiatric diseases. Biopsychosoical model of dermatosis that way first integrates psychological approach into medical treatment

(diagnostics and cure) and second, emphasizes interfield cooperation with mental health specialists (clinical psychologist, psychiatrist).

This is to offer the introduction of psychological approaches in treatment of dermatosis for its better fruitfulness.

Keywords: psychosocial factors, stress, social support, comorbidity

Published: December 15, 2011  Show citation