Psychodermatology: An Association of Primary Psychiatric Disorders With Skin

Abstract

The association of nervous system with skin is well documented. Many common psychiatric disorders can involve skin either directly or indirectly. We found an association of 13 primary psychiatric disorders leading to dermatological diseases, with association of 2 of 13 considered to be idiopathic. Association of the mind and body has long been studied. Several skin problems lead to psychological and psychiatric symptoms, however not all skin problems lead to psychiatric symptoms. On the contrary, many primary psychiatric illnesses appear to have associated skin disorders.

Keywords: Ansiedad y piel; Anxiety and skin; Depresión y piel; Depression and skin; Dermal and mental health; Esquizofrenia y piel; Psicodermatología; Psycho-dermatology; Salud mental y de la piel; Schizophrenia and skin.