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Hypnosis in dermatology.

P D Shenefelt1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612, USA. pshenefe@hsc.usf.edu

Archives of Dermatology
|March 21, 2000
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Hypnosis can effectively treat numerous skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and warts. This complementary therapy offers a safe and beneficial approach for various dermatologic issues when administered by trained professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Hypnosis has a long history of use in managing medical and dermatologic conditions.
  • It is recognized as a valuable alternative or complementary therapeutic modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the diverse applications of hypnosis in dermatologic practice.
  • To highlight hypnosis as a potential treatment for various skin disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed using MEDLINE.
  • Keywords included "hypnosis" and "skin disorders."
  • The search covered publications from January 1966 to December 1998.

Main Results:

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  • Hypnosis demonstrated efficacy in treating a broad range of dermatologic conditions.
  • Specific conditions improved or resolved include acne excoriée, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, and verruca vulgaris.
  • Other treated conditions encompass various forms of dermatitis, herpes simplex, hyperhidrosis, and pruritus.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis can be successfully employed by qualified clinicians for selected patients.
  • It serves as an effective alternative or complementary therapy for numerous dermatologic disorders.
  • Further research may explore the mechanisms and expand the applications of hypnosis in dermatology.