Stress and psoriasis.
Since most clinicians and researchers agree that stress affects the course of psoriasis, consideration should be given to advocating adjunctive therapies aimed at reducing psychophysiological stress. Biofeedback training, psychotherapy, and hypnosis are examples of adjuncts to traditional medical treatment that can reduce stress levels and have been shown to have a positive effect on the course of psoriasis.
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Psoriasis Research Institute, Palo Alto, California 94301.
D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological