Relationship between dermatology

Methods:

1. A systematic literature search on PubMed
2. Cochrane
3. Web of Science was conducted to identify research articles examining the relationship between dermatology and 6 major categories of modifiable lifestyle factors:
4. diet
5. sleep
6. exercise
7. stress
8. alcohol
9. smoking

When Rick Fried, MD, PhD, gave a talk at a dermatology conference seven years ago on the relationship between psychological and dermatological problems, at least one dermatologist in the audience was skeptical about the mind/body connection.

Some patients need more of an emphasis on psychiatry, while others need more of an emphasis on the dermatology side.
What is clear is that treatment for these conditions should include:

1. an empathetic
2. collaborative
3. multidisciplinary team approach with a treatment plan focused on improving overall functioning

Dermatologists with this specialty look at how skin disorders can affect mental health and how mental health affects our skin.
Other clinical specialties can liaise with dermatologists, -mental health practitioners, or clinical psychologists when managing complex psychosomatic dermatoses.