Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Suicidal behavior in dermatology].

W Harth1, A Hillert, B Hermes

  • 1Klinik für Dermatologie und Phlebologie, Vivantes Klinikum, Berlin Friedrichshain, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Landsberger Allee 49, 10249 Berlin. wolfgang.harth@vivantes.de

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|March 14, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Aesthetic psychodermatology].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2017
Same author

[Beauty complication unit].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2017
Same author

[Superbrown beauty : The surface of tanorexia and tanning dependence].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2017
Same author

[What is beauty? : Manifest for an aesthetic character medicine].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2017
Same author

[Psychosomatic disorders of the scalp].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2017
Same author

H.E.S.S. Limits on Linelike Dark Matter Signatures in the 100 GeV to 2 TeV Energy Range Close to the Galactic Center.

Physical review letters·2016
Same journal

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
Same journal

[Viral infections of the skin].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
Same journal

[Viral exanthems in children].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
Same journal

[Erratum to: Digital health applications and data protection].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
Same journal

[Virus-induced exanthems in returning travellers].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
Same journal

[Venous ulcus cruris-Surgical treatment].

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
See all related articles

Dermatology patients may face suicide risk from skin conditions or treatments. Early recognition and intervention are crucial for patients with psychodermatological issues.

Area of Science:

  • Psychodermatology
  • Oncology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Suicidal patients can present in dermatology settings.
  • Suicide risk factors include pre-existing conditions, complications from skin disorders, or medication side effects like interferons.
  • Specific dermatological conditions associated with suicide risk include severe acne conglobata and metastatic melanoma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review psychodermatological diseases with associated suicide risks.
  • To highlight treatment strategies for managing suicide risk in dermatology patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of early recognition of suicide risk in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychodermatological conditions and suicide risk.
  • Analysis of patient populations at higher risk, including those with chronic or fatal diseases, severe pain, depression, substance abuse, and personality disorders.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Suicide risk is a recognized concern in dermatology, linked to specific conditions and patient comorbidities.
    • Patients with severe acne conglobata (especially men) and metastatic melanoma are noted to be at particular risk.
    • Psychiatric comorbidities such as depression, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder significantly elevate suicide risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Dermatologists must be vigilant in assessing suicide risk in all patients.
    • Proactive screening for suicidal ideations and tendencies is essential.
    • Prompt crisis intervention is necessary for acute suicide risk, and integrated psychodermatological care is vital.