Psychiatric comorbidity in adult eczema

Schmitt, Jochen; Romanos, Marcel; Pfennig, Andrea; Leopold, Karolina; Meurer, Michael

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09309.x

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“…In patients with dermatological diseases in general, besides depressive and anxious symptomatology, other psychiatric disorders can occur, including schizophrenia, affective disorders, somatoform disorders, personality disorders, or behavioural disorders (Schmitt et al, 2009;Turčeková, 2012). We did not consider comorbidity of mental health or somatic diseases for inclusion of respondents in the study.…”

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The incidence of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with dermatological diseases

Solgajová¹,

Sollár²,

Vörösová³

et al. 2016

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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Aim: The study aim was to establish the differences in the levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with acne and atopic dermatitis, to examine differences related to gender, and to examine the relationship of levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life to age and personality traits. Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were used for data collection, and the Mini International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) was used for identification of five personality factors. Results: No statistically significant differences were found between patients with acne and patients with atopic dermatitis regarding levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life. In terms of age, a difference was found only in the incidence of anxiety in the group of patients with acne; higher anxiety was found in women. There were no statistically significant differences in anxiety, depression, and quality of life related to age in patients with acne and atopic dermatitis. Significant relationships of the variables to personality traits were found in both groups. Conclusion: Knowing the factors influencing the incidence of mental health problems in patients with acne and atopic dermatitis helps in early nursing diagnosis of such problems, which can eliminate the negative impact of mental health problems on patients' quality of life.

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The incidence of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with dermatological diseases

Solgajová¹,

Sollár²,

Vörösová³

et al. 2016

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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“…Many studies observed associations of eczema, hay fever or asthma with psychiatric conditions [38][39][40][41][42]. This is why mental health needs to be controlled for to see if there are independent associations of the respective condition with HRQoL impairments over and above that caused by mental health impairments.…”

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Children and adolescents’ health-related quality of life in relation to eczema, asthma and hay fever: results from a population-based cross-sectional study

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“…Stress also enhances inflammatory cascades, endocrine imbalances and depletes the integument system's antimicrobial barrier that protects against cutaneous infection, reactivates skin disorders like eczema, stimulates acne and intensifies allergy symptoms [16,17]. These symptoms as well as the many other symptoms associated with stress are the same in CSAS.…”

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A Pilot Study on Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome, Its Implications on Aging, Gene Expression and Treatment Strategies

Murad¹

2017

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IntroductionWith advances in technology and our interconnectedness enhanced, the evolution of human life has created a new type of stress, Cultural Stress (CS) and this type of stress has given way to a recognizable syndrome, Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome (CSAS), where isolation, anxiety, sedentary lifestyles and depression are the norm and may hasten senescence. ObjectiveThe purpose of this pilot study is to explore the effectiveness of an inclusive health method to treat CSAS. MethodsSix female patients were treated for 24 weeks with an inclusive health protocol (internal care, external care and emotional care) designed to reverse CSAS, rejuvenate cellular health and slow related degenerative cell aging processes. Clinical tests such as a comprehensive metabolic panel, blood pressure screenings, BMI/weight, stress test, as well as questionnaires, interviews and journaling were used to establish baseline measures, mid-point and final results. This included cohen perceived stress scale; patient health questionnaire PHQ-9; cultural stress questionnaire; dermatology self-reporting skin questionnaire; appearance questionnaire and video interviews; omnia photos; visia photos; clarity pro evaluations; blood pressure and body composition using an RJL system; skin biopsies and a global gene expression analysis using affymetrix microarrays. ResultsSubjects eliminated the symptoms of CSAS and gene expression examination showed positive results in down-regulation and up-regulation of the genes that influence senescence. Our findings show that inclusive treatment for CSAS can produce positive changes in total wellness and may reduce aging. In specific, we found that treatments that support the cellular water principle theory-which aims to fortify cells and connective tissue, Increase Intracellular Water (ICW) and boost cellular immunity-and address internal, external and emotional stress due to CS, may be useful to encourage maximal youth in aging patients and stave off age-related cellular degeneration. DiscussionAccordingly, lifestyle and behavioral management therapies that improve cell health and fortification, in concert with medical treatments, may have the most profound effects on CSAS and epigenetic aging factors.

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Psychiatric comorbidity in adult eczema

Abstract: This study indicates psychiatric comorbidity of adults with AE. Collaboration between dermatologists and mental health specialists may optimize medical care for a significant subgroup of patients with AE.

Cited by 69 publications

References 44 publications

The incidence of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with dermatological diseases

The incidence of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with dermatological diseases

Children and adolescents’ health-related quality of life in relation to eczema, asthma and hay fever: results from a population-based cross-sectional study

A Pilot Study on Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome, Its Implications on Aging, Gene Expression and Treatment Strategies

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