Citation

Broniarczyk-Dyła G, Pajor A. Dermatologia Kliniczna 2012; 14(2): 89-92.

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(Copyright © 2012)

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Abstract

In recent years, much attention is paid to the psychological aspects of skin diseases. Many of them are classified as psychosomatic diseases that affect the functioning of patients, significantly decreasing their quality of life. Acne is a disease prevalent mostly among young people, it occurs during the period of life when it is particularly important to be accepted by peers. Visible lesions may adversely affect the reception of patients by the environment, and thus contribute to increased feelings of anxiety. Because of these difficulties, despite the fact that acne is not a life-threatening disease, people suffering from it relatively often develop psychological problems such as lowered self-esteem, anxiety, mood disorders, and even suicidal thoughts and attempts. These disorders sometimes occur despite the relatively small lesions. Attention is also drawn to the fact that psychological factors, such as exposure to prolonged stress, may contribute to exacerbation of lesions in the course of acne. The negative impact of acne on the mental state of patients makes it extremely important to choose an effective treatment of skin lesions at the earliest possible stage. In severe or refractory forms of the disease, good clinical effects are observed after oral isotretinoin use. This treatment in Poland, however, is still considered to be risky, especially in patients with mental disorders. Recent data, however, did not confirm these findings, and treatment with isotretinoin, because of its therapeutic efficacy, improves quality of life of patients and reduces their anxiety levels. Copyright © 2012 Cornetis.

Language: pl

Keywords

human; Poland; mental health; quality of life; prevalence; anxiety; stress; suicide attempt; isotretinoin; mood disorder; review; acne vulgaris; psychological aspect; drug efficacy; self esteem; psychosomatic disorder; disease exacerbation; Quality of life; Isotretinoin; Acne vulgaris; Psychodermatology