Review of foreign studies devoted to various aspects of psycho-dermatology (2010—2013)

The article presents several empirical studies by foreign scholars aimed at examination of various aspects of psycho-dermatology. It describes the main trends in the development of scientific interest to this question on the side of foreign researchers. The article introduces the main results of res...

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Main Author: Poddubnaya T.V.
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Moscow State University of Psychology and Education 2015-03-01
Series:Современная зарубежная психология
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Online Access:http://psyjournals.ru/files/69049/jmfp_2014_1_n5_Poddubnaya.pdf
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Summary:The article presents several empirical studies by foreign scholars aimed at examination of various aspects of psycho-dermatology. It describes the main trends in the development of scientific interest to this question on the side of foreign researchers. The article introduces the main results of research and their implications for the medico-psychological support of patients suffering both from skin diseases, worsening due to psychogenic seizures, and mental disorders that are disguised by dermatologic manifestations. It gives the description of activities psycho-dermatological clinics in various foreign countries.
ISSN:2304-4977