Psychodermatology: Dermatology and Psychiatry Interface

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What is the supposed effect of stress on patients with skin disorders?

Improvement of the disease and lower suicidality rates

No impact on the disease and lower suicidality rates

Worsening of the disease and higher suicidality rates (correct)

No impact on the disease but higher suicidality rates

What is the main focus of the psychodermatological approach?

Providing genetic therapies for skin diseases

Conducting surgical interventions for skin diseases

Identifying associations between psychological factors and signs of skin conditions (correct)

Administering medication for skin diseases

What is an example of a psychodermatological disorder mentioned in the text?

Dermatitis artefacta/factitious disorder (correct)

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

Rheumatoid arthritis

What percentage of common skin diseases have a psychological component in patients?

Up to 98% Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of comorbid depression/anxiety on dermatological treatment outcome?

It worsens treatment outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of implementing multidisciplinary team clinics (MDT) in the management of dermatologic disease and psychosocial comorbidity?

Reducing inaccurate diagnoses, ineffective treatments, and unnecessary referrals Signup and view all the answers

Why do many advocate for the presence of psychodermatology MDT clinics regionally across all nations?

To reduce time, resources, and costs by limiting inaccurate diagnoses and ineffective treatments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the EADV psychodermatology task force?

Bringing together a specific set of skills and ideas to accomplish distinct projects in dermato-venereology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ESDaP, a sister society of the EADV?

Leading and championing clinical and academic developments in psychodermatology across Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the postgraduate educational programs organized by ESDaP?

Including a Psychodermatology Diploma Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the weaknesses of psychodermatology in European states?

Absence of regional comprehensive psychodermatological services Signup and view all the answers

In which countries are psychodermatological services a little more developed?

France, Italy, and the Netherlands Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant finding regarding patient advocacy groups and psychodermatology?

There are no patient advocacy groups dedicated to psychodermatological disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is lacking in several European states in terms of psychodermatology?

Dedicated psychodermatology services Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation in terms of the development of regional comprehensive psychodermatological services?

No country has developed anything like regional comprehensive services Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of psychodermatology provision in many countries?

Many countries lack tangible specialist psychodermatology centres Signup and view all the answers

Where are specific centres dedicated to psychodermatology located?

France, Italy, and the UK Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation regarding patient advocacy groups related to psychodermatology?

Very few patient groups are dedicated to psychodermatological disorders Signup and view all the answers

In which countries do France, Italy, and the UK organize an annual congress on psychodermatology?