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[Psychotherapy in atopic diseases]
1Abteilung für Kinderneuropsychiatrie, Landeskinderkrankenhaus Linz.
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Atopic diseases like dermatitis and asthma share psychosomatic links. Psychotherapy is a crucial treatment for atopic children, addressing their psychological and social development.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic medicine
- Dermatology
- Pediatric pulmonology
Background:
- Atopic diseases exhibit characteristics and risk factors common to psychosomatic disorders.
- The skin plays a vital role in psychological and social development, influencing the "dermatogenic state."
- Children with atopic conditions often display heightened sensitivity and irritability.
Abstract:
Atopic diseases show many attributes and risk factors of psychosomatic diseases. The skin, on of our most essential organ of senses, is of considerable importance in the "dermatogenic state" of psychological and social development, as well as breathing. Children with atopic dermatitis and asthma bronchiale are very sensible and irritable. They divert their sick identity to the skin or to the lungs. Psychotherapy is therefore for many cases of atopic children and essential part of treatment, especially as a systemic therapy.