Psychosocial effects of skin disorders are often cited as factors that affect quality of life and perceived disease severity. A recent study sought to learn more about the reaction of disgust to viewing photos of skin disease. The authors note that disgust can be helpful in prompting humans to avoid contact with potentially contaminating and …
At the first product theater at the 16th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference, Risha Bellomo, PA-C, MPAS shared her knowledge and experience in the treatment of patients with acne vulgaris. She highlighted that acne remains under treated and can cause significant physical and psychological morbidity. Risha discussed that there is a higher proportion of acne vulgaris …
Stress has been implicated as a complicating factor in many diseases, but what effects do stress levels have on people with skin disease? A recent study looked at anxiety sensitivity concerns as they affect people with skin disease. Anxiety sensitivity (AS) concerns include flushing and sweating. The authors examined the effects of these reactions on …