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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive (OCD) and related disorders often manifest with dermatological symptoms.
  • Conditions like trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and skin picking disorder are frequently encountered by dermatologists.
  • Familiarity with these psychiatric conditions is crucial for dermatological practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of OCD spectrum disorders relevant to dermatology.
  • To discuss clinical features, neurobiological factors, and treatment strategies.
  • To highlight the overlap between psychiatric and dermatological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A selective literature search was performed using PubMed and Cochrane Library.
  • Keywords included dermatological disorders within the OCD spectrum.
  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on these conditions.

Main Results:

  • OCD and related disorders share phenomenological and pathophysiological similarities, justifying a distinct nosological category.
  • Frequent concurrence of hair and skin diseases is noted in OCD spectrum disorders.
  • Combined psychotherapy (behavioral therapy) and psychopharmacotherapy (SSRIs) show potential benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologists must be aware of OCD spectrum disorders due to their common presentation with skin and hair symptoms.
  • Integrated treatment approaches combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are recommended.
  • Further research, particularly large controlled treatment studies for OCD spectrum disorders, is needed.