Psychological distress and adherence in patients with psoriasis

Helen L. Richards, D. G. Fortune

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Abstract

This paper provides an update on research literature concerning psoriasis and its interrelationships with psychological distress in the form of depression and adherence to medication. While recent literature has provided comprehensive reviews of the areas of both adherence to medication and consequences, mechanisms and interventions in psoriasis from a psychological perspective this article will provide a summary of the area and some practical and useable psychological strategies that may have utility in everyday dermatology practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-41
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Volume20
Issue numberSUPPL. 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adherence
  • Compliance
  • Depression
  • Psoriasis
  • Psychology

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