Review of epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common primary psychiatric causes of cutaneous disease.

摘要: Approximately half of all patients presenting to dermatologists exhibit signs and symptoms psychiatric conditions that are either primary or secondary cutaneous disease. Because typically resist consult, often on the front line in evaluating treating these patients. Accordingly, distinguishing specific underlying resulting condition is essential for effective treatment. The etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, first-line treatment causes dermatologic conditions, including delusional infestation, Morgellons syndrome, olfactory reference body dysmorphic disorder, excoriation trichotillomania, dermatitis artefacta discussed here, followed by a discussion recommended approach with an overview different therapies this review, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, atypical antipsychotics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants. Included guide use while prescribing medications.