BookTien V. Nguyen, Jillian W. Wong, John Koo.
Summary: This concise practical guide has been designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process in the management of psychocutaneous disease by reviewing a variety of cases and defining the various diagnostic and management decisions open to practitioners. Clinical cases are a key component in modern medical education, assisting the trainee or recertifying practitioner to work through unusual cases using best practice techniques. Each case within includes a narrative description and patient management tips. Clinical Cases in Psychocutaneous Disease is the first text dedicated to cases and written by experts in the topic who treat patients with psychocutaneous problems. It will be an essential reference for those in dermatology training programs and experienced practitioners seeking a practical case-based guide.
Contents:
Preface
Part I:Psychologically Challenging Patient Encounters in Dermatology
The long list patient
The Will you be my PCP patient
The patient with unusual demands
The fearful patient
The patient with a chronic disease
The angry patient
The distrustful and poorly compliant patient
Part II:Psychocutaneous Disease in Geriatric Patients
Delusions of parasitosis in geriatric patients
Neurotic excoriations and the elderly
The geriatric patient with neurodermatitis
Part III:Cases of Psychocutaneous Disease
Formication without delusions
The slightly delusional patient
The delusional but hopeful patient
The hopelessly delusional patient
Drug-induced formication and delusions of parasitosis
Other delusionoid beliefs
Neurotic excoriations secondary to cutaneous dysesthesia
Neurotic excoriations secondary to underlying major depression
Neurotic excoriations with underlying psychosis
Acne excorie
Trichotillomania
Body dysmorphic disorder
Factitial dermatitis
Hyperhidrosis and an anxiety disorder
Atopic dermatitis and a major depressive disorder
Psoriasis and excessive stress.