[I. Psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy in dermatology. Psychotherapeutic aspects and indications]

Different dermatoses, known as psychodermatoses, are classified into psychodynamic and psychopathological aspects. The symptoms are differentiated in: psychosomatic-, psychotic-, hiding a psychoneurosis, psychovegetative- and secundary symptom. The only and important instrument for diagnosis is the interview. An example of a patient with chronic urticaria is given. The differentiation is important to indicate the therapy: psychotherapy or psychopharmacological therapy.