Cited by 103melanin and skin pigmentationBody Image and Dysmorphia StudiesPsychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

Psychodermatology of vitiligo: Psychological impact and consequences

Simons, Robert E., Zevy, Danna L., Jafferany, Mohammad·2020·Dermatologic Therapy

Abstract

Vitiligo is an autoimmune dermatologic disorder that causes chronic skin depigmentation, which affects an estimated 1% of the world's population. This disfiguring condition can have devastating psychological consequences on its sufferers. The field of psychodermatology examines psychiatric manifestations of dermatologic conditions. Although previous research in this area has been done on other skin disorders, no large-scale review exists on the dermatologic-psychiatric connection in vitiligo specifically. The current article will discuss the psychodermatology of vitiligo with an emphasis on depression, stress, and low self-esteem. The social and cultural considerations will also be explored. Finally, the implications of these psychiatric manifestations on treatment will be discussed, with the goal of implementing early psychiatric intervention for those with vitiligo.

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Authors
Simons, R. E., Zevy, D. L., & Jafferany, M.
Affiliations
Central Michigan University (US)
Corresponding author
Jafferany, Mohammad
Venue
Dermatologic Therapy
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-05
Volume
33
Issue
3
Pages
e13418-e13418
ISSN
  • 1396-0296 (ISSN-L)
  • 1529-8019
OpenAlex
W3016787860
Cited by
103
References
10
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 30 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 3
FWCI
7.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Dermatologic Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › melanin and skin pigmentation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
Keywords
vitiligo, psychodermatology, depression, stress, low self-esteem, psychiatric comorbidity, social stigma, cultural factors, psychiatric intervention, autoimmune skin disease
MeSH terms
Autoimmune Diseases, Humans, Vitiligo

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