Psychodermatology: The Clinical Relationship Between Psychological Factors and Skin Health
Introduction Psychodermatology is an interdisciplinary medical field that examines the complex relationship between psychological processes and dermatological conditions. It recognizes that the skin and the nervous system share a common embryological origin and remain closely interconnected throughout life through neurological, immunological, hormonal, and biochemical pathways. This interaction explains why emotional stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic…