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Psychodermatology: An Overview of History, Concept, Classification, and Current Status

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Munoli, Ravindra Neelakanthappa·2021·Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry
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Psychodermatology is an evolving discipline of medicine with an interface of dermatology and psychiatry.Current psychodermatology relies on understanding that biological, psychological, and social factors play roles in the disease etiopathogenesis.These interactions can be seen over the entire disease course.Recent research addressed the embryological and physiological connections between skin and nervous system, which get reflected in many dermatoses.Various classifications have evolved to understand psychodermatological disorders but there is lack of consensus on definition and classification.Though various models of clinics have shaped up, a holistic approach by liaison between psychiatrist, dermatologist, and psychologist will be ideal to address these.Current review addresses history and evolution of psychodermatology, defines psychodermatology, discusses classification, and explores pathophysiological aspects.

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Authors
Munoli, R. N.
Affiliations
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
Corresponding author
Munoli, Ravindra Neelakanthappa
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Munoli, Ravindra Neelakanthappa
Venue
Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Published
2021-07-31
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
85-91
ISSN
2319-5363 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10067-0067
OpenAlex
W3191578218
Cited by
7
References
73
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2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 1
FWCI
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Language
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
Keywords
psychodermatology, skin diseases, etiopathogenesis, multidisciplinary care

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