Skin and psyche

Question 1

Psychologically mediated skin disease x4

Answer 1

Dermatitis artefacta
Neurotic excoriations
Delusions of infestations
Acne excoriae

Question 2

Functions of the skin x5

Answer 2

Physical barrier
Thermoregulation
Communication
Sensory functions
Immunological function

Question 3

How is severe acne vulgaris associated with unemployment x2

Answer 3

Stigma from employers
Low self worth to apply for jobs

Question 4

Define stigma

Answer 4

The situation of an individual who is disqualified from full social experience

Question 5

Effect of psyche on primary skin diseases x2

Answer 5

Anxiety> increased scratching
Complex neuro hormonal influences

Question 6

Define dermatitis artefacta

Answer 6

Patients consciously create lesions in their skin , nails or hair to satisfy a psychological need or attract attention

Question 7

Define neurotic excoriations

Answer 7

The patients picks at his or her skin and freely acknowledges it

Question 8

Define delusions of infestations

Answer 8

Patient picks at their skin, acknowledges it but as an attempt to dig out ‘foreign agents’