Implementation of a psychodermatology clinic at a major health system in Detroit

Authors

Lauren Seale, Henry Ford HealthFollow
J V. Gaulding, Henry Ford HealthFollow
D Porto
Deepak Prabhakar, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Holly Kerr, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Seale L, Gaulding JV, Porto D, Prabhakar D, Kerr H. Implementation of a psychodermatology clinic at a major health system in Detroit. Int J Womens Dermatol 2018; 4(4):227-229.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-7-2018

Publication Title

Int J Womens Dermatol

Abstract

The association between psychiatric and dermatologic disorders has been well characterized in the present literature with estimates of up to 40% of dermatology patients having concomitant psychiatric problems that are often related to their skin condition. Here, we present our experience regarding the implementation of a psychodermatology clinic in Detroit, Michigan. The most commonly referred conditions were delusions of parasitosis, neurotic excoriations, and isotretinoin initiation for patients with a history of psychiatric conditions. Seventy-three percent of referred patients were female. By creating a monthly clinic for patients who are diagnosed with skin conditions and associated psychiatric disorders or psychological symptoms, we are able to meet the needs of these patients with a synergistic relationship between health care providers.

PubMed ID

30627622

Volume

4

Issue

4

First Page

227

Last Page

229