Citation

Nevoralová Z. Pediatr. Prax. 2013; 14(1): 26-29.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Solen)

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Abstract

Acne vulgaris is the most common disease of pilosebaceous unit. The connection between acne and psychic is very interesting, but rarely mentioned in our literature. Psychologic factors may play a significant role in acne in at least three ways. First, emotional stress can exacerbate acne. Second, patients with serious acne can develop psychiatric problems, such low self-esteem, social phobias or depression. Finally, primary psychiatric illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychosis may be based on a complaint thas is focused on acne. In the article, all three possibilities are analysed.

Language: cs

Keywords

human; mental health; Depression; Suicide; depression; psychosis; acne; review; acne vulgaris; psychological aspect; disease association; social phobia; self esteem; emotional stress; Quality of life; Acne; obsessive compulsive disorder; Psychic