Presentation Information
[SY-3]Global Perspectives on Psychodermatology
Antonio C. Sison1, Dmitry Romanov2, Inena Wa Inena Gaylord3, Makoto Hashiro4 (1.University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital(Philippines), 2.Sechenov First Moscow Medical University (Russia), 3.Kinsangani Cinquantenaire Hospital (Democratic Republic of the Congo), 4.Hashiro Clinic Dermatology and Psychosomatics(Japan))
Keywords:
Psychodermatology,Body Dysmorphia,Atopic Dermatitis,Albinism,Psoriasis
Introduction:
Psychodermatology is defined as a branch of medicine, at the interface of psychiatry and dermatology, devoted to the diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prevention of disorders in which psychological factors are present together with signs or symptoms in the skin
The term was introduced in 1974 by the Dutch psychiatrist, sexologist, and dermatologist Herman Musaph (1915–1992) in an article entitled ‘Psychodermatology’ in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
Presently experts from the field of Psychiatry and Dermatology have contributed to the growing literature on the field of Psychodermatology
The Objective of the Symposium is to showcase the experiences of psychiatrists and dermatologists in Psychodermatology coming from the different parts of the world.
From Russia there will be a discussion of patients with Body Dysmorphia highlighting the spectrum of presenting symptoms. From the Democratic Republic of Congo there will be the presentation of Mental Health Issues among patients diagnosed with Albinism especially on the social impact on the patients and their families.
From Japan there will be a presentation of the psychodermatology issues among patients diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis. From the Philippines the presentation of a survey on suicidality among patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
The Interplay of mental and dermatological conditions and symptoms demonstrates the need for better understanding of the Brain and Skin interactions for the clinician.
Psychodermatology is defined as a branch of medicine, at the interface of psychiatry and dermatology, devoted to the diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prevention of disorders in which psychological factors are present together with signs or symptoms in the skin
The term was introduced in 1974 by the Dutch psychiatrist, sexologist, and dermatologist Herman Musaph (1915–1992) in an article entitled ‘Psychodermatology’ in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
Presently experts from the field of Psychiatry and Dermatology have contributed to the growing literature on the field of Psychodermatology
The Objective of the Symposium is to showcase the experiences of psychiatrists and dermatologists in Psychodermatology coming from the different parts of the world.
From Russia there will be a discussion of patients with Body Dysmorphia highlighting the spectrum of presenting symptoms. From the Democratic Republic of Congo there will be the presentation of Mental Health Issues among patients diagnosed with Albinism especially on the social impact on the patients and their families.
From Japan there will be a presentation of the psychodermatology issues among patients diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis. From the Philippines the presentation of a survey on suicidality among patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
The Interplay of mental and dermatological conditions and symptoms demonstrates the need for better understanding of the Brain and Skin interactions for the clinician.