I want to dedicate this blog post to discussing the link between mental health and acne. Although it is becoming well-recognised that acne can affect mental health (and vice versa), there is a long way to go before we…
What is Psychodermatology? There is a growing voice from dermatology patients telling me that their skin is impacting the way they feel and vice versa. Research shows that patients with the dermatological disease have higher levels of psychological and…
I am a Consultant Dermatologist with a special interest in Psychodermatology (aka a ‘Psychodermatologist’). This means I see skin conditions not only from a medical perspective, but I also consider the psychological impact, especially the effect of stress on…