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Association Between Psoriasis and Depression: A Traditional Review
Faryal Mustansir Sahi1, Ayesha Masood2, Nuaman A Danawar2
1Dermatology, California Institute of Behavioural Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
Cureus
|September 18, 2020
Summary
Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, is closely linked with depression, often worsening each other. Addressing psychological impacts alongside physical symptoms is crucial for effective psoriasis treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Psychiatry
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with significant comorbidities, notably depression.
- The condition negatively impacts patients' personal, social, and sexual lives, causing psychological distress.
- Psoriasis and depression exhibit a bidirectional relationship, exacerbating each other.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the intricate link between psoriasis and depression.
- To examine the shared underlying mechanisms contributing to both conditions.
- To emphasize the importance of integrated treatment approaches for psoriasis patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing evidence on the comorbidity of psoriasis and depression.
- Analysis of common pathophysiological pathways, including inflammatory overlap, genetics, and neuroendocrine factors.
- Exploration of psychosocial factors such as social stigma and self-stigmatization.
Main Results:
- Psoriasis and depression share common inflammatory, genetic, and biochemical pathways (e.g., low vitamin D3 and melatonin).
- Psychosocial stressors like fear of social rejection and self-stigmatization significantly contribute to depression in psoriasis patients.
- The interplay between psoriasis and depression detrimentally affects patients' quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Integrated management addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of psoriasis is essential.
- Early recognition and intervention for depression in psoriasis patients can improve treatment outcomes.
- Further research into the shared mechanisms may reveal novel therapeutic targets.
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