Skin disorders

Skin disorders are an interesting are in psychosomatic medicine. The skin is the largest organ in the body, infused with receptors as well as efferent nerves and is thought to be particularly sensitive to psychological conditions, at least in some individuals]].

Skin disorders,, by their nature are often visible and can have a sicgnificant impact on the patient's self esteem, feeling of physical attractiveness etc.

The main ailments thought to be of psychological significance include:


 * Albinism
 * Alopecia
 * Dermatitis
 * Herpes simplex
 * Lupus
 * Pruritis

There are several other skin diseases as well.

In medicine, the branch concerned with the skin is called dermatology.