Author(s):
Nujhat Nabilah, Darío Salguero García, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S.Batra, Patrik Viktor, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Calvin R. Wei, Jamilur Rahman Bhuiyan, Mustafa Mudhafar, Othman Mahjoob Khalaf, Nikolaos Syrmos, Shpona Roy, Atakhonov Murod Matyakubovich, Sadia Afrin, Md. Rezwan Ahemd Mahedi
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DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00302 
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Nujhat Nabilah1, Darío Salguero García2, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti3, H.S.Batra4, Patrik Viktor5, Mohammad Chand Jamali6, Calvin R. Wei7, Jamilur Rahman Bhuiyan8, Mustafa Mudhafar9, Othman Mahjoob Khalaf10, Nikolaos Syrmos11, Shpona Roy12, Atakhonov Murod Matyakubovich13, Sadia Afrin14, Md. Rezwan Ahemd Mahedi14*
1North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2Associate Professor, Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Almería, Almería (Spain).
3Professor, Dept of Biochemistry, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India.
4Professor and Head, Dept of Biochemistry, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India.
5Budapest Óbuda University Karoly Keleti faculty, Hungary.
6Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Liwa College, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates .
7Department of Research and Development, Shing Huei Group, Taipei, Taiw
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
The genesis of chronic skin illnesses is intricately intertwined with genetics, the environment, psychological and the immune system. However, recent studies have shown that mental health issues can exacerbate and control the severity of chronic skin disorders. Focusing on illnesses including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria, this article seeks to evaluate and discuss the current literature on the interplay of psychological aspects in chronic skin diseases. Here, we investigate the two-way connection between emotional discomfort (such as stress, worry, or depression) and the physiology of various skin conditions. Furthermore, we address possible mechanisms underlying the link between mental health and skin diseases, which will help the physicians to select the medicines and treatment approach.
Cite this article:
Nujhat Nabilah, Darío Salguero García, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S.Batra, Patrik Viktor, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Calvin R. Wei, Jamilur Rahman Bhuiyan, Mustafa Mudhafar, Othman Mahjoob Khalaf, Nikolaos Syrmos, Shpona Roy, Atakhonov Murod Matyakubovich, Sadia Afrin, Md. Rezwan Ahemd Mahedi. Examining the Interplay of Psychological Factors in Chronic Skin Disease: A Review on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2024; 17(4):Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2024; 17(4):1902-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00302
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Nujhat Nabilah, Darío Salguero García, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S.Batra, Patrik Viktor, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Calvin R. Wei, Jamilur Rahman Bhuiyan, Mustafa Mudhafar, Othman Mahjoob Khalaf, Nikolaos Syrmos, Shpona Roy, Atakhonov Murod Matyakubovich, Sadia Afrin, Md. Rezwan Ahemd Mahedi. Examining the Interplay of Psychological Factors in Chronic Skin Disease: A Review on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2024; 17(4):Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2024; 17(4):1902-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00302 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-17-4-76
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