Psychocutaneous manifestation in psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic hyperproliferative condition of the epidermis which requires systemic therapy. Anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, alcoholism, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation are the commonest psychological problems encountered in psoriasis. Quality of life may be severely affected by the chronic nature of the psoriasis as well as the need of life long treatment. In general, psychological factors include poor self-esteem, stigmatization, depression and anxiety which are the strong determinants which determine the disability in psoriasis more than the disease itself. This is a review article highlighting on the psychological aspects of psoriasis.
 

Keywords: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Psoriasis Psychocutaneous disorder