Citation

Magin P. Clin. Dermatol. 2013; 31(1): 66-71.

Affiliation

Discipline of General Practice, University of Newcastle. Newbolds Bldg, University of Newcastle, University Dr, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. Electronic address: parker.magin@newcastle.edu.au.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.11.009

PMID

23245976

Abstract

Bullying encompasses verbal aggression, physical aggression, and social exclusion. It involves "harm-doing" that is carried out repeatedly, over time, and within a relationship, involving a power imbalance between the bully and the bullied. Being bullied may have considerable adverse sequelae, including psychologic or psychiatric harm. Much bullying is appearance-related, and it would be surprising if some individuals with skin disease were not bullied given the high visibility of skin diseases. The limited evidence available does suggest that individuals with skin disease, particularly those with acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis, are often bullied, which can adversely affect them psychologically.

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