Chronic skin disorders and risk of depression within a large urban Midwestern U.S. dermatology patient population

Background: Disease-related depression has been reported in those with chronic skin disorders (CSDs). We therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of depression in 4 selected CSDs [acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (AD) and alopecia areata (AA)], each considered to be one of the psycho-physiologic disorders associated with depression.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research