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Angelo Picardi¹, Ilaria Lega, Emanuele Tarolla

¹Mental Health Unit, Center of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Health Promotion, Italian National Institute of Health, Viale Regina Elena, 299, 00161 Rome, Italy. angelo.picardi@iss.it

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Summary

Suicide is a major global health concern. Patients with skin conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne face increased suicide risk, especially with emotional distress, highlighting the need for dermatologist awareness and mental health support.

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Dermatology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Suicide causes approximately 1 million deaths globally each year.
Elevated rates of suicidal ideation and suicide risk are reported in patients with certain skin diseases.
Dermatological conditions can significantly impact emotional well-being and daily functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the association between skin diseases and suicide risk.
To identify risk factors for suicide in dermatological patients.
To emphasize the role of dermatologists in suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on suicide risk in dermatological patients.
Analysis of factors contributing to increased suicide risk in this population.

Main Results:

Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne are consistently linked to higher suicide risk.
Emotional distress, body image issues, relationship difficulties, and impaired daily activities exacerbate risk.
Co-existing mental or physical disorders, substance abuse, and life stressors are additional risk factors.

Conclusions:

Dermatologists are crucial in identifying and preventing self-harm in at-risk patients.
Enhanced awareness and integrated mental health services in dermatology are vital for suicide prevention.
Early recognition and intervention can mitigate suicide risk in individuals with skin conditions.