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Psychotherapy and neurotic excoriations
1Department of Psychiatry, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
International Journal of Dermatology
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Psychotherapy effectively treats neurotic excoriations (NE). Goal-directed therapy showed positive results for NE patients in a long-term follow-up study.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Neurotic excoriations (NE) are a condition requiring effective treatment.
- Understanding treatment efficacy for NE is crucial for clinical practice.
Observation:
- Twenty-two patients with primary NE were referred between 1979 and 1985.
- Twenty patients completed an eclectic, individually weighted psychotherapy program.
Findings:
- A long-term follow-up, averaging 5 years, demonstrated positive outcomes.
- Goal-directed psychotherapy proved effective in managing NE symptoms.
Implications:
- This study supports the use of goal-directed psychotherapy for NE.
- Findings suggest psychotherapy is a viable and effective treatment for neurotic excoriations.