Psychosocial impact of psoriasis: a review for dermatology residents

Cutis. 2018 Nov;102(5S):21-25.

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease with both a physical and psychosocial burden. To offer strategies for dermatology residents to assess and manage psychosocial aspects of psoriasis, a PubMed search of articles indexed for MEDLINE was performed using the following terms: psoriasis, depression, anxiety, work productivity, sexual functioning, and interpersonal relationships. Selected articles covered the prevalence, assessment, and management of each of the psychosocial domains of psoriasis. Depression is a common comorbidity in psoriasis patients, and the psychosocial burden of psoriasis is immense. Dermatology providers play a vital role in assessing and managing the psychosocial aspects of the disease along with medical management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Dermatology / education*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Psoriasis / psychology*