Abstract:Introduction: Alexithymia is a psychological condition characterized by difficulty in identifying and expressing one's emotions, and it has been associated with several physical and mental health disorders. Aim: To determine the prevalence of alexithymia among patients with a range of chronic dermatological diseases in a Saudi public hospital. Material and methods: 477 patients who were over 14 years old and affected by one of the following chronic skin conditions: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne, alopecia … Show more
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