Practical Psychodermatology [Hardcover]

The aim of Practical Psychodermatology is to provide a simple, comprehensive, practical and up-to-date guide for the management of patients with psychocutaneous disease. The scope of the book will be inclusive and will aim to cover all aspects of psychocutaneous disease, in an accessible way so that non-dermatologists and non-psychiatrists will be easily able to understand the text.

The book will apply a practical facilitative approach to diagnosis and management, and will be summarised by clear boxed texts and algorithms to assist readers.  In addition there will be a reference and website section at the end of each chapter to which the reader can refer for more in depth study.

Contributors, vii

Foreword, xi

Preface, xiii

Section 1: Introduction

1 Introduction, 3
Anthony Bewley, Michelle Magid, Jason S. Reichenberg and Ruth E. Taylor

2 History and examination, 11
Ruth E. Taylor, Jason S. Reichenberg, Michelle Magid and Anthony Bewley

Section 2: Management in psychodermatology

3 Psychopharmacology in psychodermatology, 21
Sussann Kotara, Michelle Magid and Maureen Burrows

4 Adherence in the treatment of chronic skin diseases, 33
Laura F. Sandoval, Christine S. Ahn and Steven R. Feldman

5 Psychological assessment and interventions for people with skin disease, 40
Reena B. Shah

6 Risk and risk management in psychodermatology, 50
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