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Do Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Affect Memory, Attention, Stress and Emotions?
Marcin Kuryłło1, Ewa Mojs1, Natalia Woźniak1
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznań, Poland.
Individuals with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) experience emotional recognition difficulties and cognitive impairments. They also employ different stress-coping strategies compared to healthy individuals, necessitating integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Psychodermatology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) are prevalent chronic skin conditions causing significant patient distress.
- Understanding the psychological and cognitive impact of these diseases is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate emotional recognition, attention, and memory processes in patients with psoriasis and AD.
- To compare stress-coping strategies used by patients with psoriasis and AD against healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 90 participants (30 psoriasis, 30 AD, 30 healthy) aged 21-63 underwent cognitive testing (CANTAB) and completed questionnaires (Mini-COPE, TAS).
- Disease severity was assessed using Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI).
Main Results:
- Psoriasis and AD patients exhibited higher alexithymia scores, indicating difficulties in identifying and verbalizing emotions.
- Cognitive deficits in attention and memory were observed in psoriasis and AD groups.
- Disease severity correlated with specific coping strategy use; e.g., less humor in severe psoriasis, altered strategies in severe AD.
Conclusions:
- Patients with psoriasis and AD demonstrate distinct psychological and cognitive profiles.
- A holistic treatment approach integrating dermatological care with psychological and psychiatric support is recommended for improved patient outcomes.
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