Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology

Psychosomatic skin conditions occur when psychological stress is the trigger. Stress affects the immune system, skin inflammation, and the ability of skin to defend itself. Psoriasis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis are common skin conditions that can be stress activated. Research in this field can pinpoint other stress handlers to be incorporated into treatment strategies. This adds emotional complaints to the field of inter-disciplinary dermatology.