The burden of visible skin diseases (VSDs) includes not only physical symptoms but also
psychosocial consequences such as depression, anxiety, impaired quality of life and low …

In the mid-1990s, Thomas F. Cash developed the construct of appearance investment and
an instrument to measure it, the Appearance Schemas Inventory (ASI). This was followed by …

Objective To determine how and under which conditions psoriasis is related to the
psychological impairments, in particular, to social anxiety and depression, the current study …

Misconceptions about visible skin diseases are widespread, and patients often face
discrimination and stigmatization due to their condition. The associated negative health and …

The literature reported higher depression rates in psoriasis patients compared to the general
population. Our study aimed to verify whether variability in depression prevalence was due …

Background Chronic visible skin diseases are highly prevalent, and patients affected
frequently report feeling stigmatised. Interventions to reduce stigmatisation are rare …

This study investigates (a) the prevalence of psychological distress, alexithymia and alcohol
misuse in psoriasis patients; and (b) the relationship between psoriasis severity, alexithymia …

Background Even today, a substantial number of individuals with visible skin diseases still
suffer from incomprehension and stigmatization. About 10 million people are affected by …

Background: The use of image-laden social media is hypothesized as being implicated in
psychological distress in individuals with conditions affecting their appearance. However …

Background There are relatively few studies to address mental health implications of self-
affirming, especially across groups experiencing a chronic health condition. In this study …