Neurodermatitis--a concept

The skin is an obvious "shock organ" for emotional stresses, as well as the other organ systems. Lividity, blushing, blanching, "goose flesh" are common observations. Personal emotional stress is carried in the mind of the patient, but often, after a period of time, this stress becomes manifest as skin disease. This delay interval is usually two to four weeks, if the histories are accurate. The patient can often be benefited by accepting the relationship of emotional stress and skin disease, along with appropriate treatment.