Open-access Psoriasis and its relation with psychological aspects, stress, and life events

The present study had the objective to research in the Scientific Literature the relation among psoriasis, psychological aspects, events of life as well as stress. It was verified that the scientists agree psoriasis has unknown etiology. However, they comment the existence of genetic endogenous and ambient factors related to the appearance and worsening of the illness. Scientists stand out the psychological aspects, emotional state and stress can collaborate to the illness return or worsening. The stigmatization in relation to physical appearance can be a stress source for the patients. The dermatologists and psychologists agree on the treatment of psoriasis. They point out that, beyond the clinical treatment, the psychotherapy behavioral cognitive is recommendable as an intervention strategy for improvement and/or control of the illness. Researches in the area are suggested in order to establish correlation among the variables investigated in the present article.

psychological aspects; events of life; psoriasis; stress


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