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Psychological problems in the acne patient
Author(s) -
Fried Richard G.,
Wechsler Amy
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2006.00079.x
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , functional impairment , clinical psychology , dermatology
Acne is a ubiquitous affliction that can leave physical and emotional scars that can persist throughout the life of the affected individual. Recent studies have substantiated the psychological impact and support a causal, and at times reciprocal, link between acne and the emotional and functional status of the patient. The present article will examine the recent data substantiating the emotional and functional impact of acne on the affected individual. Criteria to identify high‐risk patients are provided. High‐risk patients are those at increased risk for psychological and functional impairment or self‐injurious behavior.