Nonpharmacologic management of psychodermatologic conditions

Nonpharmacologic management of psychodermatologic conditions includes both structured and unstructured interventions that may ameliorate skin disorders, reduce psychological distress, and improve the functional status of the affected individual. Nonpharmacologic techniques are often referred to as psychocutaneous interventions. This article will review the data on psychocutaneous conditions that have been shown to improve with nonpharmacologic interventions. Suggested clinical approaches to facilitate the implementation of these modalities will be discussed.