Derma-Psychology Specialty

Derma Psychology

Benefits of Working With a Derma-Psychologist

Derma-psychologists are behavioral health specialists who support your patients with dermatological conditions that can be related to or exacerbated by stress such as eczema, severe acne, skin picking or hair pulling, rosacea, psoriasis, or vitiligo. We also support patients with social anxiety surrounding real or perceived physical disfigurement. We strive to be an integral part of the treatment team, working alongside our physician colleagues to provide holistic care, improve treatment outcomes, and enhance patients’ quality of life.

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How Stress Affects Your Skin - Blog

As we move throughout our days, our mind and body are constantly communicating and interacting with one another. These same kinds of interactions exist between our mind and the body’s largest organ – the skin.

The Link Between Skin and Psychology- Peer-Reviewed

This article was linked with permission from the American Psychological Association for 2024. Clay, R. A. (2015, February 1). The link between skin and psychology. Monitor on Psychology, 46(2). https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/02/cover-skin

Derma-Psychology Patient Handout

Derma-psychologists are behavioral health providers who are trained to support patients with dermatological conditions related to stress. Research reveals 30-40% of patients with skin conditions will also experience anxiety or depression. View the entire handout below.

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How Stress Affects Your Skin

Dermapsychology: The Relationship between Your Skin and Mind As we move throughout our days, our mind and body are constantly communicating and interacting with one another. Feelings and emotions trigger outward physical displays from our bodies such as blushing when … Read More

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