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Hypnosis-facilitated relaxation using self-guided imagery during dermatologic procedures.

Philip D Shenefelt1

  • 1Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612, USA. pshenefe@hsc.usf.edu

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|February 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Hypnosis can alleviate significant anxiety and discomfort during dermatologic procedures. This technique helped one patient successfully complete a necessary procedure by inducing a relaxed, pleasant mental state.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychology
  • Medical Hypnosis

Background:

  • Dermatologic procedures can cause significant patient anxiety and discomfort.
  • Intolerable anxiety may impede the successful completion of necessary treatments.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old female experienced severe anxiety during a dermatologic procedure, jeopardizing its continuation.
  • Hypnosis was employed, with patient consent, to induce a trance state.

Findings:

  • The induced trance state resulted in patient relaxation and a pleasant mental condition.
  • Hypnosis effectively alleviated the patient's anxiety and discomfort, allowing the procedure to be completed.

Implications:

  • Hypnosis is a valuable tool for managing anxiety and discomfort in selected dermatologic procedures.

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