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Stress and psoriasis.

S D Kantor1

  • 1Psoriasis Research Institute, Palo Alto, California 94301.

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|October 1, 1990
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Stress management therapies like biofeedback, psychotherapy, and hypnosis can positively impact psoriasis. These adjunctive treatments help reduce psychophysiological stress, improving the condition

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Stress is widely recognized by clinicians and researchers as a significant factor influencing the course of psoriasis.
  • The psychophysiological stress response can exacerbate psoriasis symptoms and disease progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of incorporating stress-reducing therapies into psoriasis management.
  • To advocate for adjunctive treatments that target psychophysiological stress in patients with psoriasis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on stress and psoriasis.
  • Identification of specific stress-reduction techniques with potential benefits for psoriasis.
  • Examples of adjunctive therapies include biofeedback training, psychotherapy, and hypnosis.

Main Results:

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  • Adjunctive therapies targeting psychophysiological stress can effectively reduce stress levels in patients.
  • These interventions have demonstrated a positive impact on the clinical course of psoriasis.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should consider recommending stress-management modalities as adjuncts to conventional psoriasis treatments.
  • Integrating therapies like biofeedback, psychotherapy, and hypnosis may improve patient outcomes in psoriasis.