It is important to identify alexithymic patients with psoriasis in clinical practice as they experience a higher disease burden and have a lower ability to express their feelings.
What's already known about this topic?• Alexithymia, the inability to identify and express emotions, is highly prevalent in patients with psoriasis.• Patients with alexithymia have a high disease burden, with impaired quality of life, anxiety and depression.
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