Citation

Pompili M, Innamorati M, Trovarelli S, Narcisi A, Bellini S, Orsini D, Forte A, Erbuto D, Botti E, Lamis DA, Girardi P, Costanzo A. J. Int. Med. Res. 2016; 44(Suppl): 61-66.

Affiliation

Dermatology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy antonio.costanzo@uniroma1.it.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Field House Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0300060515593253

PMID

27683142

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To examine the occurrence of stressful life events, psychological comorbidity and suicide risk in patients with psoriasis or other dermatological conditions.

METHODS: Consecutive adult outpatients with psoriasis or other dermatological conditions completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Hamilton scales for depression and anxiety.

RESULTS: The study included 157 patients (91 with psoriasis; 66 with other conditions [melanoma; allergy]). Patients with psoriasis were significantly more likely to have experienced major life events in the 12 months before diagnosis, have had a psychiatric diagnosis and to have experienced past suicidal ideation than patients with other dermatological conditions.

CONCLUSIONS: Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of psychiatric comorbidities, suicidal ideation, and long-term course of the disease compared with patients who have other dermatological conditions. Psychiatric assessment is highly recommended in patients with psoriasis.

© The Author(s) 2016.

Language: en