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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory multi organ disease that affects 1–3 % of the general population. The etiology of psoriasis is not fully understood. It is considered a multifactorial disease that involves both genetic environmental influences. Among these factors, stress has been considered as an important role in the onset and exacerbation of psoriasis Heller (Skin Therapy Lett 16(5):1–4, 2011). Psychological stress may be also a consequence of psoriasis. Social stigmatization, rejection by the family and friends with consequent profound effect on self-confidence, self-image and sense of well being are most commonly seen in psoriasis patient. Psychiatric comorbidity in psoriasis patients is well documented in the literature. It is highly recommended that every patient of psoriasis should be thoroughly evaluated for the psychosocial percussions of the disease.

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  1. Centro Studi per la Ricerca Multidisciplinare e Rigenerativa, Università Degli Studi “G. Marconi”, Rome, Italy

    Katlein França MD, PhD

  2. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Katlein França MD, PhD

  3. Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Central Michigan University, College of Medicine, Saginaw, MI, 48603, USA

    Mohammad Jafferany MD, FAPA

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França, K., Jafferany, M. (2017). Psoriasis. In: França, K., Jafferany, M. (eds) Stress and Skin Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46352-0_21

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