From Insight to Action: Applying Psychodermatology in Clinical Practice
As Mental Health Awareness Month brings renewed focus on whole-patient care, clinicians are becoming increasingly aware of the connection between skin disease and mental health. Although this relationship is well established in the dermatology field, many clinicians still face a practical challenge: what should actually be done when faced with psychosocial concerns in the exam […]
Botox for Social Anxiety and Depression
Although most commonly used for cosmetic purposes, botulinum toxin type A (BT), may play a role in the future treatment of bipolar depression and social anxiety disorder, according to recent preliminary research. Previously, small but notable studies have revealed significant symptom improvement in patients with depression after a single Botox treatment, suggesting its efficacy as […]
Psychodermatology – The Connection Between Skin and Mental Health
Advances in the field of aesthetic medicine continue to introduce new and improved treatment modalities, offering physicians and patients a wide array of therapeutic options to choose from. While the visible symptoms of skin concerns can now more than ever be easily mitigated, researchers are increasingly beginning to focus on the less tangible factors contributing […]
