Accessing psychological interventions specific to skin conditons can be challenging. People with skin conditions may benefit from referral to a psychodermatology clinic for targeted support. Local talking therapy services are usually accessible via GPs or patients can self-refer (Find…
People with skin conditions are known to experience feelings of psychological distress. Signs to look out for are low mood, social anxiety, feeling tearful or anxious, lack of positive impact of treatment on the patient (despite the healthcare professional…
I was always interested in psychology, so I completed a BSc in Psychology with Clinical Psychology, this is where I learned about the connection between the mind and body, specifically the effect of stress on the skin. I trained…
As we are slowly coming out of lockdown restrictions, I am hearing that people are worried about the comments that may be directed towards them. We have been in a prolonged period of restrictions that may have led to…
International women’s day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide on the 8th of March every year. First designated as a national holiday in 1910, the day is dedicated towards celebrating the political, cultural, economic and social advancements of women, and rejoicing…
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…