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[John Updikes "War with his skin"].

Joachim Barth1, Dietrich Barth2

  • 1, Leipzig, Deutschland.

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|October 2, 2020
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Author John Updike detailed his personal experiences with psoriasis, documenting its clinical progression and his therapeutic interventions, including phototherapy. His writings offer unique insights into the patient

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Medical Humanities
  • Literary Studies

Background:

  • John Updike, a prominent American author, suffered from psoriasis.
  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with significant psychological impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze John Updike's literary works for their documentation of psoriasis.
  • To explore the intersection of literature, personal health, and dermatological history.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of John Updike's published writings.
  • Review of historical dermatological treatments, specifically phototherapy.

Main Results:

  • Updike's writings provide a detailed, first-person account of psoriasis symptoms and progression.
Keywords:
Disease courseDrug therapyPhototherapyPsoriasisTreatment

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  • His work captures the internal struggles and emotional toll of living with a chronic skin condition.
  • The texts document the use and perceived effects of phototherapy during his lifetime.

    • Conclusions:

    • John Updike's literary contributions offer valuable insights into the lived experience of psoriasis.
    • His personal narrative serves as a unique historical record of dermatological illness and treatment.
    • Literary analysis can illuminate patient perspectives often missed in purely clinical studies.